Fork Lift Driver

POSITION: FORK LIFT DRIVER

Work environment:                          Shop floor

Immediate supervisor:                      Production Supervisors (or designate)

Key internal working associate(s):  Other Production Operators, operations Coordinators

Key external working associate(s):  none

Job responsibilities:

• Material movement to and from workstations with forklift/Combilift in accordance with Nova Steels Procedures
• Operate a lift truck to unload materials onto and off specified equipment
• Complete lift truck inspection and preventative maintenance as per company policy
• Verifying that each bundle or container of tubes has been affixed with a bar-coded Production Tag before being taken away for storage
• When possible, Responsible for identifying non-conforming product to be quarantined for subsequent disposition utilizing “Control of Non-conforming Procedure” and “Quarantined Product Report”
• Ensure safety in traffic areas while loading, unloading and transferring bins, totes, racks, bundles, etc.
• Recognize potential shortages of parts/materials and advise Production Supervisor
• Performs all duties while practicing safe work habits and obeying all policies and procedures
• All other relevant duties

Characteristics, Skills and competencies necessary to fulfill the demands of the position 

• Fork lift training
• Safety hazard knowledge
• Good problem solving skills
• General Mechanical knowledge
• Machine and hand safety tool safety

$21-$27/hr