Murphy Wall Products Intl. Inc.
Forklift Operator
Job Description
Title: Forklift Operator
Department: Logistics
Reports to: Plant Manager
Job Summary:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count raw materials and finished products. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform load duties.
Summary of essential job functions:
- Must have current forklift certification and maintain up-to-date forklift certification
- Perform daily forklift preventive maintenance tasks, make changes, adjustments, and other proactive measures; immediately report issues to supervisor
- Use safety equipment only as directed and follow all safety rules and regulations
- Move and load finished products in good condition and dust free; check pallets of product for broken bags, busted boxes, and dust
- Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures
- Communicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor
- Accurately select and load material properly to meet customer and production requirements
- Assist Linemen in moving finished product
- Load trucks as directed by supervisor
- Assist Mixers in collecting raw materials and placing in proper location for operations
- Maintain a clean workspace through daily housekeeping and cleaning following safety guidelines and Murco policies and procedures
- Use safety equipment only as directed and follow any and all safety requirements and regulations
- Assist in general upkeep of workstations
- Follow all company policies and procedures
Minimum requirements:
- High school education
- Must be 18 years of age
Abilities required:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platforms
- Must be able to carry out tasks required in a safe and efficient manner
- Follow specific instructions
- Good communication skills
- Work well with others
Benefits: After 90 days of full time employment: For Employee paid medical, dental, life insurance and holidays. with electives of vision,and short term disability.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.