Job Details

Title

Forklift Operator

Classification

Hourly

Reports To

Production Supervisor

Position Type

Full-Time

CORE VALUES

Schupan & Sons, Inc. expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct.
•Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
• Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others' diverse perspectives and experiences

SUMMARY

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading and moving all materials throughout the facility for processing and assists in the handling/processing of materials as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Loads and/or unloads materials on trailers as needed.
• Weighs, labels and properly stores all processed materials as required.
• Maintains and services the forklift truck and informs the Supervisor of any significant issues.
• Completes forklift inspections by checking the items on the daily forklift inspection sheet and reports any significant issues to shift supervisor and documents findings.
• Operates balers, granulators, trash compactor and other equipment as needed.
• Provides proper weight tickets to front office for billing purposes.
• Ensure proper tare weight program is used for material by referencing spec sheets.
• Sweeps up debris in the following areas: shipping/ receiving trailers, granulators,

balers, floor scales, and surrounding warehouse areas.
• Empties trash containers throughout the facility and performs daily scale inspections.
• Occasionally required to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Material Handler: separate, sort, and process all materials by using necessary process machinery to complete tasks.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to interact in person with peers and management for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to become certified in forklift operation.
• Forklift experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instruction.
• Ability to work in a loud, wet, dusty and physically demanding work environment including extreme hot and cold temperature variations.
• Ability to count accurately and assist with daily inventory.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to train others while performing the essential duties of this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stands, walks, or remains in a seated position for the majority of the shift; frequently on uneven floors/ground or raised platforms.
• Constant repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; to operate warehouse equipment.
• Specific vision requirements include color, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching and lifting.
• May be required to lift, carry and position material weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanic parts.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.