Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Title

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Location

Russellville, KY

Classification

Hourly (Overtime Eligible)

Reports To

Production Supervisor

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Full-Time

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm, Saturdays and overtime as required

Pay Rate: $19 - $20/hour

ABOUT SCHUPAN

We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.

At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day.

We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth. Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

We believe our employees make us the best. Some benefits of working at Schupan:

• People-first culture
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Safety and attendance bonus, paid out monthly
• Discretionary $90/month gas allowance, discretionary end-of-year bonus, steel-toe reimbursement
• Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family
• HSA, FSA, wellness premium discount
• 401k and match eligibility
• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP

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.

Moves materials utilizing forklifts, skid steers and excavators.

Weighs, labels and properly stores all processed materials as required.

Ability to enter product information at computer workstations.

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.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to become certified in forklift operation.
• Forklift, skid steer and excavator 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.