Forklift Operator/Baler

• Front End attendant is responsible for all related items in the Front-End processes which includes receiving and transporting coils in the plant and general housekeeping
• Ability to operate class 1, 4 and 5 industrial trucks to perform transporting assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods lifting up to 26,000 lbs
• Receives and prepares aluminum coils
• Understands and complies with position related safety SOP’s and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment
• Identify many types, sizes and labels of finished or in process products, shipping material or other processing materials
• Collect scrap and/or spoilage and load into baler
• Operate baler, remove jams and compacted scrap in equipment
• Clean and lubricate baler
• Load bales of scrap on return pallets
• Weigh and mark scrap pallets
• Handle and pile skids, pallets or drums
• Re-pile spilled loads of materials or product
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant
• Segregate, weigh and record scrap for shipment
• Make routine inspections of lift trucks to see that they are properly serviced
• Add lubrication and coolant as required or service batteries
• Handle dock board, packages, bracing and strapping
• Use tools for bracing trucks and cars
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, warehouse, machines, and loading docks
• Fill out forms, check identification, count or weigh material
• Inputs and extracts information in computer system to generate appropriate paperwork
• Ability to understand and execute all loading procedures as they apply to each individual customer
• Assist frontend production team as needed
• Empty production floor waste / trash daily
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping in assigned areas

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Experience in container manufacturing preferred
• Ability to navigate computer-based programs
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Able to stand for a long duration in excess of 8 hours
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly
• Able to lift to 40 pounds
• Able to withstand heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes, and loud noise
• Able to climb stairs frequently

Experience in container manufacturing preferred