JOB TITLE: Forklift Operator

DEPARTMENT: Production Management Team

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt. Night Shift

JOB SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving of materials and finished products in support of the supply chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner at all times
• Ensure the accuracy of inventory by verifying materials received according to the manifests
• Perform cycle counts, as required for inventory
• Pick, wrap, and stage orders to be shipped
• Load and unload materials and finished products, according to company procedure

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Communication: Including active speaking/listening, reading/writing skills in accordance with standard business practices and decorum
• Critical Thinking / Troubleshooting: Using logic and reasoning to identify problems as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Details: Must have attention to details for all areas of work
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computers including Internet browsers and the ability to learn other programs
• Ethical Behavior: Must maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of company affairs; must conduct business with integrity and comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• 2 year of experience as a forklift operator in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
• Experience working with hazardous substances is strongly preferred
• Inbound and outbound experience preferred
• Must be able to pass the forklift skills test

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Production Process
• Mechanical Understanding
• Detailed Document Reading
• Excellent Time Management
• Transportation Methods
• Strong Mathematical Skills

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This position works in a manufacturing setting. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters, and tape dispensers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position may work with hazardous materials where personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary and specific procedures must be followed to adhere to safety regulations.

All qualified applicants of Hankook & Company ES America Corporation will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability age, genetic information, or veteran status.