Paint Hanger-Forklift Operator - KINZE Manufacturing : Job Details

Paint Hanger-Forklift Operator

Production Williamsburg, Iowa Direct Hire Dec 7, 2021 Kinze is currently seeking a Paint Hanger/Forklift Operator to join our 1st shift manufacturing team in Williamsburg, IA. This position assists the production process by loading and unloading the paint line while maintaining the supply and storage of parts.

**Position Duties**:

* Work safely and effectively in a Lean Manufacturing environment

* Hang, remove, and package parts on and off of the blue paint line

* Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

* Maintain efficiency and productivity of the powder coating to meet their customers schedules and Kinze quality standards

* Responsible for quality checks to ensure parts are in spec

* Perform regular checks of forklift to ensure good working order before operating

* Operate forklift and attachments, walkie rider, and tugger safely and efficiently

* Input and Retrieve data to assigned bar code units

* Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and data storage

* Perform regular echelon machine maintenance on forklift

* Identify opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery

* Maintain proper 5S, housekeeping and safety standards

* Responsible for your safety and safety of others

* Assist other departments when necessary

**Position Requirements**:

* Must be quality and safety oriented

* Previous experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

* Must pass company forklift, walkie rider, and tugger certification

* Must have a valid Drivers License

* Must possess basic computer skills

* Must work well independently and in a team environment

* Must have high attention to detail and a sense of urgency

* Ability to read, comprehend, follow and apply work instructions and procedures

* Willing to work in confined space with body suit and respirators

* Accurate problem identification and solving skills is preferred

* Familiarity with bar code equipment preferred

Kinze offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Primary benefits include healthcare insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, vacation, and holidays.

Apply online at www.kinze.com/about/careers

Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. is an EEOE