Bay Cities has an exciting temporary-to-potential-hire opportunity for a Forklift Operator at our manufacturing facility in Pico Rivera, in partnership with a staffing agency. This position is responsible for safely operating a forklift to move finished goods and materials to and from machines and conveyor lines, supplying materials to machine operators, and receiving palletized and non-palletized materials, including bale packs.
JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE
- Operates forklift in a safe manner.
- Completes and documents daily forklift inspection before and after each shift.
- Reports any damages or required maintenance work orders to supervisor as needed for repairs.
- Delivers appropriate stock to machines before the start of the run and during the shift
- Removes all finish goods from machines and conveyor lines.
- Maintains orderly, neat, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
- Completes all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
- Records all stock material on computer and delivery receipt.
- Maximizes the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery safely at available capacity and speed.
- Adheres to daily production schedule.
- Provides pallet counts, dimensions and weights as requested.
- Ensures all product is properly stacked and stored.
- Assists other forklift operators as needed.
- Secures loaded materials for transportation.
- Reports any arising issues immediately to Supervisor.
- Photographs all outside carrier pick-ups for record keeping.
- Scans merchandise when being moved from one location to another.
- Changes propane tanks when needed.
- Ensures the compliance of safety guidelines.
- Wears the proper safety equipment for the environment including safety glasses and steel toe shoes.
- Maneuvers materials with and without pallets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Manages housekeeping by ensuring all scrap materials are taken to the baler as well as cleanliness and straightness of on hand stock and materials.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
