Summary

The Lift Truck Driver is responsible for using industrial lift trucks or tractors to move material around the factory to meet production requirements. Other responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, minor maintenance work, supporting inventory documentation, and full adherence to safety rules and regulations throughout the plant.

Job Duties

• Transport pallets, skids, and bins throughout the facility to meet production requirements
• Perform pre-use inspections and daily maintenance checks for lift trucks
• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices
• Ensure work centers are stocked
• Empty scrap containers as required
• Keep W.I.P stock areas in order, including restocking shelves
• Operate weigh scales
• Tumble parts as needed
• Support inventory control with accurate documentation
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment
• Put away received material
• Accurately weigh and document materials
• Provide production data on tags or labels
• Participate in Flex-N-Gate’s 5S program and ensure cleanliness throughout the plant
• Adhere to all safety requirements within the plant including wearing appropriate PPE at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of relevant forklift experience
• Minimum 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience
• Able to work independently under minimum supervision
• Able to work well as a team
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Excellent time management skills