Forklift Driver (2nd Shift)

Description

*This is a temporary to potential hire opportunity*

Bay Cities, an Employee Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity: Our ideas create Client success.

Passion: We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity: We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible: We own it!

Safe: Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves!

SUMMARY

The Forklift Driver is responsible for operating the forklift in a safe manner. Move and remove finished goods or materials from machines and/or conveyor lines. Facilitates production goods to machine operators. Receives material with and without pallets (Bale Pack). 

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

• Operates forklift in a safe manner.
• Completes and documents daily forklift inspection before and after each shift.
• Reports any damages or required maintenance work orders to supervisor as needed for repairs.
• Delivers appropriate stock to machines before the start of the run and during the shift
• Removes all finish goods from machines and conveyor lines.
• Maintains orderly, neat, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Completes all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Records all stock material on computer and delivery receipt.
• Maximizes the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery safely at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule.
• Provides pallet counts, dimensions and weights as requested.
• Ensures all product is properly stacked and stored.
• Assists other forklift operators as needed. 
• Secures loaded materials for transportation.
• Reports any arising issues immediately to Supervisor.
• Photographs all outside carrier pick-ups for record keeping.
• Scans merchandise when being moved from one location to another.
• Changes propane tanks when needed.
• Ensures the compliance of safety guidelines.
• Wears the proper safety equipment for the environment including safety glasses and steel toe shoes.
• Maneuvers materials with and without pallets with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manages housekeeping by ensuring all scrap materials are taken to the baler as well as cleanliness and straightness of on hand stock and materials.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• High School diploma/GED required
• Must have ability to see and differential color 
• Use of computer skills
• Strong organizational & communication skills: Writing, Speaking, Reading
• Ability to recommend and implement customer solutions to drive top and bottom-line improvement.
• Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast pace work environment.
• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple duties in a rapidly changing environment. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Capable to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

1. Able to operate a sit-down propane forklift 

2. Able to distinguish various paper flutes and grades

3. Able to type on a keyboard with speed and accuracy

4. Read tape measure with speed and accuracy

5. Calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate

6. Apply concepts of high school math

7. Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

8. Product layouts and production specifications.

9. Meet quality standards

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand f