Forklift Operator

Position Summary: The Forklift Operator operates forklift machinery to lift, load, or move material as directed. Essential Functions: Inspects machinery and assess the work area before operations to ensure safety. Takes proper precautionary measures when operating machinery. Maintains and repairs forklift equipment as needed logging all maintenance procedures. Supports essential logistic operations through storage, transportation, and repairing equipment. Notifies technicians in advance when forklifts are in need of service. Marginal Functions: Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Education and/or Experience: Typically requires a high school diploma, fork lift certificate, and 0 to 2 years of experience. Environmental Conditions: Indoors in normal manufacturing environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, and fumes. Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet customer deadlines. May move from one work location to another occasionally. Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs. occasionally up to 75 lbs.) or with other means for movement of boxes or pans. May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers can also be expected. ADA: The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable. RPM-PSI will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. OSHA Act: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas were under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and mandatory hearing protection. FLSA: Non-exempt EEO/AA: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment from RPM-PSI without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any basis protected by law. Pay: $21.54 - $25.87 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person

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