Forklift Drivers
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Shift:
3rd (6: 00pm-5: 00am) - production - $17.50/hr + $1.50 shift premium = $19.00/hr
Mandatory over-time on Weekends as needed
*You will be working in the yard, production, and shipping. This means you MUST be comfortable working in the heat, cold, rain, snow and must be flexible with your department*
Forklift Operators will be required to use standard diesel of propane powered forklifts or telescopic forklifts primarily assigned to unload materials and supplies necessary for the plant operation; move palletized bagged materials from a conveyor line to the storage yard; load both flatbed and box trucks for shipping using either portable loading ramps or operating off the ground.
* Work safely and responsibly and follow all safety policies and procedures
* Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance
* Moving palletized materials throughout the storage facility
* Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed.
* Follow shipping instructions and load trucks with proper materials to complete orders
* Move & stack pallets in the correct storage areas
* Lift and carry boards between pallets while stacking
* Align pallet stacks vertically and safely
* Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling
* Examine bag products to verify conformance to quality standards
* Perform work according to accepted procedures and practices
* Change out propane tanks or fill with diesel fuel depending on the type of forklift
* Keep accurate records of production data
* Communicate all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the work environment to the Supervisor
* Other work as required and assigned
*Responsibilities and Duties*
* Must have forklift experience
* High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote a safe workplace
* Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses
* Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English
* Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year round
* Must be able to lift and carry 20-25 pounds regularly
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
*Qualifications and Skills*
* At least 3 years of forklift experience in manufacturing
* Must have a forklift license
* Must be willing to undergo a background/drug test.
For immediate consideration, apply first then call/text Jennifer at 586-275-7248. Include your first/last name and the position you are interested in.
