Job Details

Forklift Driver

US Farathane is seeking an experienced forklift driver for our Georgetown, TX location. Shifts available:

• 1st Shift - 7am to 3pm
• 2nd Shift - 3pm to 11pm
• 3rd Shift - 11pm to 7am

Summary:

Following established policies and procedures, ensure proper and timely flow of all materials and product from arrival until stored as finished goods. Also, providing flow of all in house material and product including rework, scrap machinery, equipment and garbage. This is done primarily by driving a hi-lo or by using a hand jack. A forklift test will be conducted during the interview.

Qualifications:

• Be able to perform multiple tasks.
• Have a good personality.
• Good mathematical ability.
• Forklift driving skills.
• Computer skills.
• FIFO comprehension.
• Education and/or Experience- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- Hi lo license required.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift/ Hi-lo experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to recognize numbers and not transpose digits.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to drive a forklift truck or operate a pallet jack. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, demonstrate depth perception and have good hand eye coordination.

Work Environment:

Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.