Graveyard Banding Forklift

SUMMARY: Drive forklift for Banding. Coordinates with shipping and prioritizes workflow to maximize productivity at both work centers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Forklift certified with the ability to operate the forklift safely in a confined space with heavy foot traffic. Always maintain forklift and practice good housekeeping standards. Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to organize. Work independently of others, stay focused on tasks and be self-motivated. Adhere to all forklift safety rules. Quickly and safely deliver finished material from banding rows to the banding blocks and from banding blocks to proper location for outbound shipment. Must be able to handle finished material without damage. Organize and prioritize workflow and material to and from the banding stalls. Read and follow schedule. Support banding specialists as needed. Support the team in achieving all Safety, Production and Quality goals. Support and maintain all 5S or Kaizen programs. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience handling prefinished sheet goods is a plus. Must possess an active States forklift certification card. Must be able to work in a team environment. Prior forklift experience, with good forklift driving skills. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to follow oral or written instructions. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Must have good communication and listening skills. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to understanding and carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to define problems and draw a valid conclusion enabling you to work towards and/or implement necessary solutions to fix problem. Ability to prioritize work center tasks to ensure maximum productivity under competing priorities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to walk and stand over 1/3 of your shift. Ability to sit over 2/3 of your shift. Ability to use and reach with hands and arms. Ability to climb or balance over 1/3 of your shift. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl over 1/3 of your shift. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Use of personal protective equipment is required at all times. (Hearing protection and safety glasses). Frequently getting on and off the forklift. Occasional contact with lubricants and propane. At times can be very fast paced and stressful. General mill environment. High noise, dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic.

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