Forklift Operator at Menasha Packaging in Santa Fe Springs, California

Job Description:

Essential Functions: Changed from Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures


• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines Transport finished jobs or goods into correct areas


• Move pallets of goods for jobs in process to appropriate area as needed


• Place finished goods which are on a designated pallet to the correct location


• Accurately complete forklift operator's checklist


• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues


• Confer with managers to ensure coordination of other production lines


• Conduct a physical inventory of all corrugated materials by performing daily cycle counts


• Perform inventory audits on a daily basis or as needed


• Maintain a clean and safe work area by moving empty pallets to a designated area, and by keeping neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas


• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.


• Adhere to daily production schedule, and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals


• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and serve as backup to Shipping Lead Person


• Complete necessary reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data


• Assist supervisors on the production floor to maintain a safe work environment


• Perform all functions accurately as required in our WMS system


• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Performance Measures and Outcomes

Adherence to safety policies and procedures Quality of work Production goals

Education/Certification

Forklift license

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Desired

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry


• Prior work experience as a forklift operator

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner


• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business


• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed


• Ability to effectively work in teams


• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles


• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy


• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate


• Able to apply concepts of high school math


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or graphic form


• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.


• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation


• Ability to consistently produce at a high level


• Ability to work with plant management for required results


• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job

Essentials to the Position:

• This is a 2nd shift position - Core Hours are 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm 5 days/week.


• This position may be required to work overtime.


• The wage range for this position is $20.55-$22 per hour. Wage is based on experience.


• Advancement Opportunities.