Forklift Driver - 1st Shift - Plastech Corporation : Job Details

In the entry level Forklift Driver position, you will perform general warehouse work that involves the receipt of incoming material/product. Verification of all receipts, using material moving/handling equipment to store materials in designated areas. Communicate with different departments to answer questions and resolve issues. Schedule & Compensation: Plastech Corporation pays on a weekly basis. Hours Available:

• 1st Shift - 7:00am to 3:30pm ($19.00 per hour) - Monday through Friday

***External candidates receive a $500 BONUS after 90 days of employment (must meet performance and attendance requirements).Essential Functions:

• Efficiently move and transfer product from production, assembly, and within the warehouse to appropriate areas to ensure accurate inventory control.
• Pull, prepare, and verify product for shipment in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards to ensure customers receive accurate shipments.
• Provide components and packaging to production and assembly areas accurately and efficiently to ensure production needs are met.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage to ensure quality products reach the customer.
• Assist in physical inventories, ensure proper stock rotation, and keep accurate inventory records to guarantee inventory control.
• Adhere to 5S practices at all times to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Retain a current forklift certification and perform safe forklift operation at all times. Perform daily forklift checklist functions, create maintenance requests when needed, and perform daily cleaning on any forklift used to ensure forklifts remain in good working condition and are safe to operate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):Knowledge, Education, Experience and/or Certifications:

• Previous warehouse experience is helpful with on the job training provided.
• Training and certification in the safe operation of material handling equipment, specifically a motorized forklift, will be required (certification done on site).

Skills & Abilities:

• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business reports such as packing slips.
• Fill out general communication paperwork legibly in written form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Must also possess the ability to apply abstract concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but non-engaging, written and oral instructions.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Apply good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

Key Attributes:

• Problem solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and maintain necessary communication.
• Interpersonal skills: Maintain open communication with fellow employees, supervision, and management, remain open to others' ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Quality control: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently be at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Professionalism: Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Confidentiality: Hold confidential information received from the company in strict confidence and exercise a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off/Employee Sick and Safe Time (PTO/ESST)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Auxiliary Benefits
• Vision Insurance

If you have any additional questions, please call or text 651-###-####.Pre-employment drug screening and/or testing is required. Our Rush City, MN facility is located within 30 miles of Hinckley, Mora, Braham, Stanchfield, Cambridge, Isanti, North Branch, Wyoming, Lindstrom, and Chisago, MN and Grantsburg, WI! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.