The Forklift Operator is a member of the EDCO Production team who is responsible for ensuring metal is available for production lines to run smoothly and maximize efficiency. Success is defined by the individual’s ability to fulfill material needs in a timely and safe manner.
Why Join the Team?
- $20.00 per hour
- Opportunity for Advancement!
- Opportunity for overtime is available.
- Paid Parental Leave
- 3 Weeks PTO + Paid Holidays
- 5% 401k employer contribution + Generous Profit-Sharing Plan
- Great benefits including Medical, Company HSA Contribution, Dental, and Company Paid Life Insurance
Hours
- Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read production schedules, prioritize and determine product needed for various production lines.
- Observe and monitor production operations and equipment and proactively respond to ensure efficient production flow.
- Operate forklift to move coil quickly and safely from inventory to production lines to minimize downtime.
- Move pallets of finished goods from production machine to loading dock staging area to maintain smooth production flow.
- Maintain organized inventory of coils.
- Provide support in production as requested or needed such as run basic roll-forming machines or package material as needed.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Candidate will be required to pass our internal Forklift certification.
- Display willingness to learn, be internally and externally customer focused, look for ways to improve process through innovation, have a focus for quality and passion for excellence and possess integrity.
- High School diploma or equivalent is preferred
- A minimum of 1-2 years of forklift experience within a manufacturing environment ideal
Working Conditions
Ability to withstand continuous sitting. Occasional pushing, pulling, bending and/or stooping; and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. good vision and ability to read work instructions and production orders. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and light vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employee could be exposed to various weather conditions.
Make Your Move
Every employee contributes to our success. Many of our team members come for a job, but stay for a career. Know you will be challenged and rewarded - and success is shared because we are in it together.
EDCO is one of the oldest and continuously running domestic metal fabricators, and is one of the largest manufacturers of pre-finished metal siding products in the United States. Today, as the only true full-line manufacturer of exterior building materials, our product offering includes a comprehensive line of siding, roofing, soffit, fascia, and gutter systems. Since 1946, we have made an unrelenting commitment to providing our customers with highly innovative products that deliver the industry's best quality, from a team that will stop at nothing to ensure complete satisfaction with your experience from EDCO.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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