Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring for a full-time Forklift Operator / Material Handler in Fairfield, NJ. Pay is $20.75 / hr for the 2nd shift. This position offers benefits and weekly pay. Positions are full-time, year-around employment with paid training. Benefits include five days of PTO, six paid holidays, up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact, and access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs.

General Purpose :

This position is responsible for safely operating various machining, production, and assembly operations to produce high-quality manufactured parts or assembled production. This position will also have the ability to set up or make minor adjustments to various machines.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Correctly setup and operate various machines, follow production and quality procedures, and check materials for defects.
• Maintain production materials and inspect product to ensure high quality.
• Perform minor adjustments and daily maintenance to equipment.
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Provide training to other associates.
• Basic or routine troubleshooting.
• Operate material handling equipment : Forklift, Stand Behinds, Trucks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Conduct machine and production changeovers as required.
• Certified to operate various workstations / positions within the facility to meet production needs.
• Inspect measurements and product to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Transport the product to the correct location when completed.
• Update all completed work in the correct system per the schedule.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Perform and demonstrate all manufacturing procedures after training.
• Assist with other duties within the department and / or other work stations / departments when necessary.
• Complete clean-up responsibilities and maintain work station according to 5S procedure.
• Demonstrate core values of Integrity, Customer Responsiveness, Innovation, Passionate Contribution & Empowerment, and Continuous Improvement.
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.

Job Requirements :

Working Conditions / Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for 8 hours / day while making coordinated movements of the hands and fingers to grasp / pinch and manipulate objects.