Utility Forklift Operator – Shipping Department
Overview:
BRT Extrusions, located in Niles, OH, is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to join our expanding Shipping Department.
BRT is a growing aluminum extrusions company, and as we grow, our employees will grow as well.
We offer, competitive hourly wages, medical, dental and vision insurance at 90 days, participation in our 401K (with Company match) program, paid vacation, and paid holidays upon eligibility.
We will offer firsthand training and wage increases for cross training completion. We also offer annual increases. We have a newly created training department, and we offer formal onboarding and new hire hands on training for some departments.
We promote from within for many of our positions. Come, Learn, Grow!
Essential duties of the Shipping Utility Forklift Operator
- Discuss with Supervisor and or Manager of production goals and duties for the shift.
- Locate bundles and mark them with their designated color for each load using the material picklists.
- Pull bundles from their designated bays and place them in the warehouse for the loading drivers.
- Assist the loading drivers with closing truck trailers once load is complete.
- Keep bundles of extrusions organized in staging areas by order/die/customer.
- Transport any UPS or FedEx packages that are due to ship to the Storeroom.
- Will be asked to load any customer pickups at Dock 3.
- Fix any damaged bundles or broken straps on bundles before loading onto trucks.
- Communicate with team by radio.
- Move product/materials manually as required.
- May help other departments with driving needs throughout shift if asked.
Requirements of the Shipping Utility Forklift Operator
- Perform the Forklift Inspection before driving for the shift.
- Log into Forklift Monitor and perform all safety checks as required.
- Operate Forklift safely and follow all safety precautions and procedures.
- Blow out radiator with air gun for preventive maintenance on Forklift.
- Must obtain Power Industrial Truck training/certification through BRT.
- Must be recertified in the driving certification every 3 years through BRT.
- Able to read and understand shipping labels/customer information.
- Must have strong communication skills and listen to instructions throughout shift.
- Have knowledge of locations in the building and staging areas.
- Report any unsafe issues or accidents on Forklift that need addressed to the Supervisor, Manager or Forklift Maintenance and follow all Company incident/accident reporting procedures.
- Must maintain good attendance
Physical requirements:
This position requires the individual to work in a factory/manufacturing environment. The temperatures can fluctuate from hot to cold and noise level is high. An individual in this role will be able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, turn and climb and push frequently. With proper safety equipment, an individual in this role may work above ground level (off the ground) for long periods of time. An individual in this role will need to be always aware of movement and/or noises around them. An individual in this role must move 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally. And individual in this role will remain stationary for as much as approximately 75% of the time. An individual in this role will be an effective communicator verbally and in writing, and this role requires individuals to read and follow written procedures in English.
BRT is an EEO Employer