Position Title: Production Operator with Forklift Experience

Location: Statesboro
Pay: $18/hr

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Production Operator with Forklift Experience to join our team. This role involves operating a forklift and performing key operations related to the manufacturing and assembly of high-quality products. Candidates must be flexible with shift rotation and have the ability to move between work centers. Compliance with plant policies and support for 5S initiatives and department/corporate goals is mandatory. The roles and responsibilities outlined may change based on company needs.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure accuracy of work and monitor the quality of preceding operations.
  

• Perform tasks according to work instructions and maintain required UPH (Units Per Hour).
  

• Safely operate machinery and forklift within the work center.
  

• Troubleshoot issues and notify the Team Leader/Supervisor as necessary.
  

• Maintain necessary documentation.
  

• Adhere to all workplace and safety rules.
  

• Maintain clean and orderly work centers and report concerns with appropriate personnel.
  

• Collaborate with the team to enhance efficiency and minimize scrap/downtime, including rotation and troubleshooting.
  

• Engage in mandatory training, shift, and department meetings.
  

• Support departmental goals of safety, quality, and cost reduction.
  

• Follow prescribed work standards as written.
  

• Support and participate in EHS objectives.
  

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
  

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  

• Forklift certification or experience is required.
  

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
  

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Work Environment:

• Plant setting with temperature fluctuations (hotter in summer, cooler in winter).
  

• Exposure to certain noise levels and bright lights.
  

• Required to wear company-issued personal protective equipment, including steel toe shoes, glasses, and gloves.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  

• Standing for 8-12 hours per day.
  

• Frequent bending and reaching with arms forward/above the shoulders.
  

• Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. for 1 hour per day (carts).
  

• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods.
  

• Ability to multitask and analyze information to identify problems.

Special Requirements:

• Overtime as needed.

Resume not required

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