Forklift Operator - Press Dept.

Forklift Operator

Overview

L&W Engineering is a growing full-line metal fabrication company located in Middlebury, IN. Privately owned and encompassing over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space, L&W provides a wide range of Steel and Aluminum
Products to various industries. By utilizing modern equipment, including Flat Bed Lasers, Tube Lasers, Robotic Bending Cells, CNC Tube Benders, Machining Centers, Robotic Welders, and an automated Powder Coat line our employees strive to produce quality parts as efficiently as possible.

Our employees are our biggest asset at L&W Engineering. We focus on safety and give top priority to encouraging family values and building significant relationships!

Job description

Currently, we are looking for an individual to join ourPress Department as a 1st shift forklift operator. With this position, we are looking for a self-motivated individual who is mechanically inclined. We are looking for someone who has forklift experience. This individual must have the desire to learn and perform all aspects of the job.

We are hiring right now! If you are interested in joining our team please apply online or in person at 107 Industrial Parkway E. Middlebury, IN.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Consolidate parts to save space

· Reads Engineering prints or similar documentation, to determine what parts are needed next for production.

· Uses various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.

· Ability to work flexible work assignment schedule and complete miscellaneous duties as assigned.

· Stage parts for upcoming production run

· Dumps trash hoppers, cardboard hoppers and dirty steel.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Unload materials from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned places

· Locate and transport raw materials to production work stations

· Ability to stock, move, arrange, and rotate items by operating instructions under the guidance of a supervisor

· Basic skills in the use of shrink-wrap or strapping equipment, pallet jacks, carts and hand tools used in material handling tasks.

· Perform routine maintenance and inspections on forklift and maintain all safety regulations. Keeping areas clean and organized.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to read and understand engineering Prints.

· Ability to read a tape measure.

· Detail-oriented and consistent.

· Works well as a productive member of a team.

· Ability to properly maintain and perform basic repairs on equipment.

· Basic ability in reading, or writing.

· Valid Driver's License

· Prefer at least 1 years' forklift experience.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and performing repetitive tasks.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 55 pounds on a regular basis.

· Must be able to hear sounds and alarms.

· Must be able to get up into and off of forklift on a regular basis.

· Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate controls.

· Must be able to operator fork tuck following all required safety procedures

· Must wear all required PPE

This provides a general overview of the typical responsibilities and qualifications for a forklift operator. Actual job duties and requirements may vary depending on workload.

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 5:00a - 2:00p hours may vary depending on production schedule

Salary: Base pay plus weekly Production Bonus- Pay will be discussed further in the interview process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,280.00 - $47,840.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Forklift : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Middlebury, IN 46540 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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