Forklift Operator

Overview

Tek Wissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client manufactures and sells consumer lawn, garden, and pest control products.

Position: Forklift Operator

Location: Lindon UT 84042

Duration: 11 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: On-Site

Shift : Shift 1 Hours (Busy Season)6am-6pm
Shift 2 Hours (Busy Season)6pm-6am
Shift 1 Hours (Slow Season)6am-4:30pm
Shift 2 Hours (Slow Season) 4:30pm-3am

Job Description:

• Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to drive a forklift- Ability to lift 50 pounds

• Ability to climb on and off of required equipment

• Ability to sit for long periods

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

• Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.

• Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.

• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.

• Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift

• Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory

• Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch

• wrapper Operates the stretch

• wrapper and changes the stretch film as required

• Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory- Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment

• Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner.

• Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel- Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required

• Meets quality and quantity standards

• Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels

Tek Wissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.