Forklift Shipping / Receiving- 2nd Shift

The Forklift Operator / Warehouse position serves a key function in the transport of inventory and materials (both raw materials and finished goods) throughout both the operations floor and warehouse areas at this high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

Duties And Responsibilities :

Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Forklift Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following :

Operates powered industrial trucks to transport inventory and load tractor trailers for shipment

Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment

Understands daily production schedules and corresponds with management leads and co-workers accordingly

Performs visual inspection of finished goods (cans and ends)

Monitors schedules, equipment or processes, and reports problems to supervision

Assists with Material Movers (Line Drivers) or other forklift operations when necessary

Follows all SOP's and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise

Assist the Quality Team in locating pallets for sampling

Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean and organized through proper housekeeping

Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times and follows safe work procedures and safety rules

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Requirements :

Three to five year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment

Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

Preferred Requirements :

High-speed packaging industry experience

Knowledge of warehousing procedures and SOP's

Competencies :

Strong problem solving skills through an individual and / or collaborative approach

Ability to work independently or with a team

Must be able to look at new solutions and "think creatively and strategically" to solve problems

Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people

Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proven record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details

Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The associate may lift and / or move up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening

Working Conditions :

The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor and warehouse

While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant

The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures

The noise level is frequently loud