Forklift Operator
About the Company :
Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems.
WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.
Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee employer partnerships in American industry
Primary Responsibilities :
This position is responsible for the material handling of finished goods throughout the facility; including both warehouse and production inventory areas.
Performing the loading and unloading of goods from inbound and outbound carriers. In addition, the warehouse forklift position may be cross-trained in other production forklift functions to serve as reserve.
General Responsibilities :
- Complete daily forklift mechanical inspections (training provided); ensure that equipment is working properly and report any problems.
- Safely transport finished goods to inventory warehouse and follow proper stacking procedures.
- Load / unload coil, pallets and other material from flatbed and box trailers.
- Verify accuracy of inbound / outbound paperwork against actual shipped materials and, where applicable, enter information into computer systems.
- Prepare damage reports for cartons scrap or replace material following standard operating procedures.
- Follow pick lists and shipping invoices to prepare required number of units for shipment.
- Develop load configuration for outbound carriers and following standard operating procedures for safe placement of finished goods or other material.
- Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
- Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
- Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
- Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.
Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to :
- Safety OSHA rate, compliance to regulations / policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
- Quality Timely and accurate quality reporting, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions, storage of finished goods, cycle counting, delivery of outbound finished goods undamaged
- Productivity Accuracy of system input, accuracy of finished goods inventory, delivery of on-time and undamaged materials, load and unload productivity rates
- Communication Shift handoff and pick list preparation, conformance to loading procedures, teamwork, kaizen event participation.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma or GED
- Preferred; knowledge and experience of machines in manufacturing environment, or similar
- Preferred; forklift certification or 2+ years’ experience in forklift operation
- Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
- Background check required
Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes, but not limited to : health, dental and life insurances, vacation, quarterly profit sharing, and a 401(K) Plan.
WAVE is an equal opportunity employer. It is our goal to ensure that hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, and discipline decisions are based on the job-related qualifications, abilities and performance of employees and applicants.
The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state, or local law.