Forklift Operator Job Number: 1197 Category: A - Immediate/Urgent Need Description: Seeking a Forklift Operator for a 6 month position. Please note this is a 2nd shift position 3pm to 11:30 pm -assignment duration 10-26-09 to 4-30-10 -pay rate $11. 60/hr
JOB FUNCTIONS / PURPOSE:: Supply production lines with packaging materials and components to produce high quality products on time and in the right quantities in a line team environment. Input production data accurately into automated inventory system.
' PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES '''/''' OBJECTIVES:''':''' May include, but not limited to, the following: ? Ensure safe work environment by following all safety and ergonomic rules, including any special personal protective equipment (PPE) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) applying to a particular process or area.
Maintain clean and orderly work area and participate in safety improvement projects. ? Ensure product quality by performing routine checks, complying with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), being alert for unacceptable quality of incoming and outgoing materials, initiating quality improvements and participating on quality improvement projects. ? Supply production lines or manufacturing areas with bulk packaging/manufacturing materials, components and raw materials. ? Supply staging area with required materials and retrieve empty bins from warehouse. Identify/return materials to the warehouse. Transport materials using a forklift as needed. ? Accurately record components, lot numbers, and quantities on packaging order and into automated inventory system (SAP). Check all shippers from production line and stack on pallets. ? Utilize automated inventory system (SAP) to conduct the following transactions as needed: scrap transactions, reconciliation, manual transfers, SAP inventory cleanup, etc. ? Check consecutive numbers and other stamps on shippers and verify counts. ? Operate electric or manual hand trucks for most stocking operations as well as forklift operation as needed. ? Keep daily production sheets and time sheets for team; requisition supplies as needed. ? Clerical work, including work on personal computer (i. e. , SAP, Lotus Notes, etc. ) ? Interact with Warehouse on supply/automated inventory system issues. ? Work with the team to establish priorities and meet deadlines for other miscellaneous duties. ? Help build team-oriented culture by motivating and supporting team members, being faithful to the team process by sharing knowledge with all members of the factory to continuously improve the process. ? Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies (teamwork, technical skills, communications and initiative) to continuously improve process. ? Perform Department and Line cleanings as required by SOPs and train other Material Handlers. May perform other duties as assigned.
' NATURE AND SCOPE:: ? General direction provided by Production Supervisor and daily work is routine in nature. ? Written instructions are followed from SOPs. ? Frequent schedule changes due to production/customer demands may be required. ? Position requires contact with material suppliers and equipment vendors. ? Must be able to quickly transition from one task to another. ? Must be able to prioritize own work tasks in efficient manner. ? Must be willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands. Requirements
: BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: ? High School diploma or GED. ? Good verbal and written communication skills in English. ? Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment. ? Must be able to demonstrate a mathematical aptitude. Skills required (addition/subtraction/multiplication/ division, metric system). ? The following skills are required: ? team player ? communication skills ? learning skills ? decision making skills ? adaptable/flexible/dependable ? self-managing skills ? problem identifying/solving skills ? planning/organizing skills ? knowledge sharing skills ? Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment required. Previous packaging experience preferred. Material Handling experience preferred. ? Computer skills: Must have basic or good computer skills. Working knowledge of automated inventory tracking system (SAP) preferred. ? Meet Occupational Demands of the job. ? Must be physically able to operate a forklift truck; forklift truck experience required. ? Competencies required: Alertness (Able to be attentive to all aspects of the environment while working); Policy and Procedures (Able to relate to routine operations in a manner that is consistent with existing solutions to problems); Decision Making and Problem Solving (Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgement and a realistic understanding of issues); Team Building (Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives) Location: Myerstown , PA Minimum Experience (yrs): Required Education: Not Specified Benefits:.
