Purpose

The Wrap & Basecoat Forklift Operator is responsible for supporting daily production operations by safely transporting, staging, and organizing raw materials and finished products throughout the Wrap and Basecoat departments. This position ensures materials are available at the appropriate work centers, inventory transactions are accurately recorded, and materials are stored in an organized and safe manner to support efficient production.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations and Performance Measures

• Operate a forklift to safely transport raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished products throughout the facility.

• Pull and stage raw materials needed to support production in the Wrap and Basecoat departments.

• Transport materials between work centers and departments to maintain production flow.

• Remove finished products from production areas and properly store them in designated inventory locations.

• Complete accurate and timely inventory transactions using a handheld scanning device, including material movements, transfers, and put-away activities.

• Maintain organized inventory and storage areas, ensuring materials are properly identified, stored, and accessible.

• Assist with inventory accuracy by identifying and reporting discrepancies, damaged materials, or misplaced inventory.

• Follow all forklift operating procedures, required personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, and company safety rules.

• Perform required forklift inspections and promptly report equipment concerns or unsafe conditions.

• Maintain clear aisles, pedestrian walkways, and work areas to ensure safe material handling operations.

• Coordinate with production employees and supervisors to prioritize material movements and prevent production delays.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

This individual should exemplify the company values of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.

Knowledge/Skills/Education and Continuous Training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate a forklift and maintain required company authorization.

• Ability to use handheld inventory devices and accurately record material transactions.

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.

• Ability to solve problems using critical thinking.

• Ability to complete work with an understanding of larger objectives in mind.

• Ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Ability to follow established safety procedures and maintain an organized work environment.

Reporting Line and Supervisory Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

No supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This person is expected to perform work in the manufacturing floor/environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

This position requires regular operation of a forklift in an active manufacturing environment, including movement between production departments, storage areas, and work centers. All required PPE and forklift safety procedures must be followed.

This is a full-time position. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.