Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator is responsible for performing material handling tasks within the plant andwarehouse to support machine production schedules, finished product shipping and recycling/ wasteremoval activities. The Forklift Operator will stage, load and unload finished product raw materials. Thisrole is also responsible for stocking and maintaining the warehouse inventory. Continuously supportsSofidel’s Employee Personal Practice Policy.FunctionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Support Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitaryand hygienically sound workplace. Maintain forklift driving certification for Single Forks, Double-Wide, Box-Clamp, Roll-Clamp, andBale Clamp. Conduct regular forklift inspections per required instruction list. Complete mandatory logs anddocuments. Charge batteries and change propane cylinders. Operate stretch wrap machine and understand the HU label process. Monitor raw-materials, finished goods and waste products at all lines. Deliver and Remove raw-materials, finished goods and waste products in a safe and timely manner. Band parent rolls cores and put them in the correct recycling or customer return trailers. Load and unload goods with the forklifts within the systematic guidelines. Stage loads, print, apply product labels and verify all loads to the loading documents. Service and support all Machine employee requests. Operate balers for towel and tissue broke, cardboard and poly. Operate trash compactors for waste disposal. Maintain safe and clean working environments by manually picking up waste paper and othermaterials. Provide on the job training to new employees as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.Other Duties May Include Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules andquality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the needfor additional material and supplies. Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules bykeeping work area in a clean and orderly condition. Participate in any variety of meetings in which direct supervisor requires attendance.Tools And Equipment UsedEmployee will use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools,and usual office equipment.Education/Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Prior experiencepreferred, but not necessarily required in unique circumstances. Possess basic computer skills.Language AbilityAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,and quality and procedure manuals.Math AbilityAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, commonfractions, and decimals.