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Forklift Operator

  2026-01-09     Kobe Aluminum Automotive     Bowling Green,KY  
Description:

Job Title: Press Forklift Operator (Floater)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Forging

Reports to: Forging Supervisor

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for operating a Forklift. The operator is charged with operating the Forklift with safety in mind, delivering cages or billets to the press and handling scrap containers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring consistent basic safety standards and procedures.

  • Forklift operation and small hoist operation.

  • Ensures Press utilization is at a maximum operational availability.

  • Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.

  • Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.

  • Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.

  • Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.

  • Ability to use QAD to scan billets at the press using a scan gun.

  • Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM - 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM.

  • Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to: lifting up to (50 lbs.), walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing.

  • Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment.

  • Must work safely.

  • Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment.

  • Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.

  • Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation.

  • Good interpersonal skills.

  • Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.

  • Able to accurately use basic math.

  • Ability to read and comprehend basic english.

  • Ability to follow instructions.

    Education & experience:

  • High school degree or GED equivalence.

  • Basic mechanical aptitude.

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