Heavy Forklift Operator

Description

Heavy Forklift Operator - Multiple Shifts

Russellville, KY

Responsibility & Authority

The Heavy Forklift Operator reports directly to the Site Supervisor or Warehouse Manager and engages in material handling activities for Bluegrass and customer’s production and warehouse systems in demanding manufacturing and warehousing environments. The Heavy Forklift Operator must have the ability to work with customers, team members, suppliers and with Accounting and Human Resources on various aspects of multiple projects. The Heavy Forklift Operator must have strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to establish and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally. The Heavy Forklift Operator may be asked to assist with all aspects of the operation.  

• This position also requires at least two years of recent experience operating Heavy Forklifts(20 ton or larger).
• Must have a current, valid Driver's License. Cannot be suspended, revoked or expired.

Requirements

Minimum Position Requirements (Skills & Abilities)

• Ensure that safety, delivery and quality standards are being met at all  times
• Maintain professional communication with customers and  team members
• Communicate supply and material needs in order to ensure efficiencies
• Identify proper channels of escalation and communicate needs when needed
• Attend work consistently
• Solid understanding of manufacturing or warehousing processes and demands
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure while managing customer demands and deadlines
• Experience with a broad variety of inspection, production or warehouse techniques
• Ability to train new team members on all aspects within our facility
• Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances
• Own assignments and be self-accountable
• Hold self accountable for performance
• Communicate clearly with strong written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of WMS software
• Able to perform repetitious duties while standing for long periods of time (up to 12 or more hours per shift)

Physical Demands

A Forklift operator can work in any range of environments, from a climate-controlled space to a warehouse or production floor where temperatures can vary from extreme cold to extreme heat. Supervisors must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours) on unpadded floors and will continuously be required to bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, push/pull and grasp. Additionally, operators will routinely be required to lift or carry up to 30 - 50 lbs. Eye/hand coordination and repetitive use of both hands/arms is required. Exposure to chemical hazards, electrical hazards, sharp objects/tools, noise and vibration are anticipated.  

Tools & Equipment Used

• 20 Ton (Heavy) forklifts
• Handheld scanning devices and other data collection tools
• Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point and WMS inventory management systems
• Various production tools, including upholstery repair instruments and those powered by air pressure
• Radios, mirrors, flashlights, micrometers, tape measures, dyes, paints, chemical cleaners, rulers, gauges, micrometers, calipers, hand tools, power tools, air tools, steel toed footwear, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, and any other tools and equipment required per customer request
• Pallet jacks 

Education 

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 

Work Experience

• At least two years recent experience operating Heavy (20 ton or larger) Forklifts