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Full-time
high school
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Prescription Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Posted 13d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Safely operate powered industrial vehicles to transport materials and empty trash dumpsters throughout the facility. Maintain strict adherence to safety standards while working in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to communicate and read instructions in English. Physical requirements include the ability to operate forklift controls, maintain a full range of motion, and lift up to 45 pounds.
Full job description
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Job Title: Forklift Driver
Starting Pay Rate: $22.00(after 90 days $22.50, after 6 months $23.00)
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with mandatory overtime as needed
Reports To: Paint Supervisor
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Forklift Driver to join our team. The Forklift Driver is a safety-sensitive position responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial vehicles to transport materials throughout the facility. This role requires continuous equipment operation, strict adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions.
Responsibilities:
Continuously sit while driving and operating a forklift during shift. Safely transport materials throughout the facility using powered industrial vehicles
Empty trash dumpsters using a forklift
Work both indoors and outdoors moving product; may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain
Occasionally climb in and out of forklift (20-inch first step, 10-inch second step)
Use both hands for safe forklift operation, including steering and right-hand lever controls; constant right-foot pedal use required
Maintain full range of motion of neck and spine to look behind while reversing and to look up and down when moving product
Change a 45-pound propane cylinder mounted up to 50 inches high on the forklift once per shift
Operate forklifts during all shifts, including nights; must be able to see clearly in low-light or dark conditions
Meet visual requirement of 20/40 vision with correction
Maintain certification in forklift
Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10-12 hours. Two 10-minute breaks/ shift and 20-minute meal break. Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus!
Qualifications:
Must be able to communicate in English
Must be able to demonstrate understanding health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions that are written in English
Use of basic hand tools such as wrenches and pliers
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands:
Must wear safety toe boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety vest
Must be able to use both hands for safe operation of forklift. Steering wheel with levers controlled by right hand. Constant pedaling with right foot
Operator must have full range of motion of the neck and spine so that operator can look behind forklift while driving backwards and look up and down with moving products
Regular pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting above head and below shoulder level
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts
Work Environment:
The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility. Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility. Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments
Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration
What We Offer
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say? “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.” “Lots of growth opportunity.” “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.” Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products.
We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.
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