Second Shift Forklift Operator

Wright Manufacturing Inc • frederick, md, us • 4m ago

Description:

Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (WMI), an award winning producer of commercial grade lawn equipment, is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to join our Internal Logistics Team.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, earning overtime at time and one half for hours worked over 40 hours per week. Schedule is typically Monday through Friday 4:00pm to 12:30am. Occasional work on Saturdays may be needed as work flows dictate.

*Opportunity for overtime is available but not guaranteed

Primary Duties include:

· Operate LP sit-down forklift to support our Crating Line (sit down forklift)

· Manage Finished Goods inventory for your shift

· Respond to radio calls from Group Leaders and Team Leaders to perform forklift duties as requested (stand up/sit down forklift)

· Ensure proper FIFO inventory processes are followed always

· Daily inspection of Toyota forklift

· Waste stream management- transport cardboard, empty pallets, wood scrap, etc. to proper locations and process accordingly (baling, transporting product outside)

· Inventory Control/stocking home locations for assigned aisles (mostly stand up forklift)

· Assist in 5S Methodology (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and manage warehouse housekeeping assignments

· Assist with special projects and rework as necessary

· Contribute to and participate in Kaizen projects to improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost

Requirements:

Qualified candidates for the role of Forklift Operator should be able to demonstrate:

· Extensive sit down forklift experience required within a fast paced manufacturing environment

· Stand up forklift experience a huge plus

· RF Equipment experience a plus

· Strong attention to detail

· Consistent work history

· Ability to work in an environment that is not climate controlled

· Ability to work in a moderate to high noise level environment

· Excellent attendance record

· Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance

· Positive, team player attitude

· Strong, independent work ethic

· Good organizational skills

WMI is committed to cross-training and inter-department personnel movements. In the last year alone we have been able to promote almost 10% of our work force into higher level roles.

Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer our Forklift Operators the following benefits:

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Company Paid Life Insurance and long term disability

· Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts/Dependent Care Savings Accounts

· 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of your contribution with full vesting upon eligibility

· Paid Leave accrued based on hours worked at approximately 80 hours per year (PLUS 40 hours per year of SSL)

· 8 PAID Holidays

· Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance

· Weekly pay checks

· Training and cross training

· Frequent opportunity for overtime paid at time and one half

· Pride in our Team and our Products