Fork Lift Operators will operate a forklift to stack, move, and retrieve finished goods, supplies, and materials required throughout Production. The Fork Lift Operator is responsible for accurately identifying finished goods produced, utilizing RF scan equipment, applying appropriate finished good labels, and maintaining inventory accuracy at machine and wrapper locations. Forklift equipment, batteries, RF scanners, dock equipment and doors, are critical tools used by the Fork Lift Operator. The Forklift Operator supports the stability of Production by following established processes and 5S structure, focusing on product details, and ensuring safe, OSHA compliant operation of equipment while operating in the facility
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Apply FG labels, scan into inventory, and move finished goods from machine location to next destination
Audit inventory in production locations, validating product physical and transactional locations match, as reflected in the MRP system
Utilize Tablets to print labels with accurate pallet quantities based on the work order quantity required per pallet
Audit the accuracy of Item # on labels with the product it is applied to for match verification
Utilize RF Scan Guns for all transactional processes including disposition to inventory, move location, and manual IN transactions
Maintain Wrapper stretch-wrap refill quantities, cleanliness on and around the wrapper / conveyors, and troubleshoot the Wrapper during malfunctions
Perform minor automatic wrapper troubleshooting and report major malfunctions to maintenance
Deliver work order material, components and packaging items to machine promptly
Return work order material, components and packaging items to staging and return locations as defined
Conduct banding, slip sheet, and dust cover applications when required by work order
Maintain 5S standard locations throughout the facility and follow all standard processes relevant to the position
Successfully complete OSHA required certifications, recertifications, and Operator Inspection Checklists
Conduct safe and OSHA compliant lift operation, exercising particular caution in production areas and intersections
Operate fork and clamp attachments with extreme caution and attention when picking product from machines, wrappers, and trailers, ensuring no equipment damages are incurred
Complete required forklift maintenance which includes: battery watering, opportunity charging, equalizing charging, reporting of lift and dock door functionality
