Forklift Operator

• Job Role: Forklift Operator I
  
• Location: 25938 Nanticoke Street, Seaford, DE, 19973
  
• Shift Timing: 1st Shift "Monday To Friday"
  

• Responsible in selecting the correct product according to the pick sheet, placing the product on a pallet in a specified manner and placing the completed order at a designated staging area for shipment to our customers and/or dealers.
  
• Operate a Forklift moving raw materials around the plant and loading onto pallets and loading and unloading onto trucks for shipping.
  
• Stacking finished goods onto pallets, wrapping, and loading finished pallets onto trailers.
  
• Must be able to work sitting or standing throughout the shift and work safely in an industrial plant environment using machinery and chemicals.
  
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  
• Comfortable moving large amounts of product through congested areas using various types of equipment.
  
• Prior loading/unloading experience in a high-volume facility.
  
• Material handling, cycle counting and scanning experience a plus.
  
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements associated with manufacturing.
  

• 1-2 year of Forklift experience for sit down and standup forklifts.
  
• Forklift Certification preferred.
  
• Shipping and Receiving experience a plus.
  
• Ideal candidates will also have experience using high-reach trucks as well to select product for shipping.
  
• Experience reading and working with SOPs a plus.
  
• Have experience working with chemicals and/or light chemical manufacturing is preferred but not mandatory.
  
• Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations.
  
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change priorities and direction as needed.
  
• Must have a positive attitude towards work and can work well as a member of a team
  
• After receiving training, employee must be able to show understanding and competency on safety rules and regulations by written or verbal examination.
  
• Ability to understand and follow posted signage throughout the facility.
  
• Clear understanding of lock-out, tag-out procedures.
  
• Must be familiar with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for the safe operation of the equipment.
  
• Clear understanding of Hazard communication policies.
  

• Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
  
• Employee must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop or kneel.
  
• Employee must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
  
• Employee must be able to safely lift up to 70 Lbs.
  
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods.
  
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.
  
• Strong communication skills.
  

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Experience:

• Forklift: 2 years (Required)
  
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
  
• Machine operation: 1 year (Required)
  

Work Location: In person