2ND SHIFT SHIPPING FORKLIFT OPERATOR

American Woodmark•Eastanollee, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform the production process in order to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals and client/customer expectations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED preferred, in lieu of education, extensive knowledge of all processes associated within the scope of the respective team may be considered
Manufacturing/work experience and willingness to learn to operate required positions in the team assigned
Record of successful team support, meeting work performance expectations and commitment toward continuous improvement
Experience performing duties in a team environment committed to positive performance and SQDC goal achievement
Demonstrate behavior that supports the company’s core values and CITE principles
Must read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, manifests, bills of lading, pallet tickets, or job orders. Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints.
Use basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to such tasks as inventory control, material ordering, and job order verification.
Perceive problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.
the employee is regularly required to move about the work area to position oneself to complete essential functions. The employee is required to move material weighing up to 50 pounds in correct position and inspect for any defects in product.

Nice To Haves

Has excellent communication skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook preferred
Previous Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Learn and execute shipping procedure for trucks in computer system, trailer report, shipping log
Operate the forklift in a safe and efficient manner
Load and unload trucks as necessary
Perform daily and periodic maintenance checks on the forklift and support the maintenance team during major repairs or scheduled preventive maintenance
Banding and wrapping wood products at a constant pace to maintain production and delivery requirements
Correctly place inventory tags or pallet tickets on loads of wood products
Deliver pallets to machine centers as needed
Empty dumpsters following waste removal standards
Train new or back-up material handlers and forklift drivers as needed
Inspect and verify finished materials loads prior to shipping
Tag all finished materials with shipping control tickets for shipment to component areas
Support the mission/vision of the company through daily tasks and behavior that aligns with company culture/CITE principles.
Must learn to operate computer related software.
Cross train in other machine centers as requested
Be willing to participate in BBS activities and BBS teams
Must be forklift certified by AWC
Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor or other member of plant leadership