Forklift Operator

Scotts Miracle-Gro.

Forklift Operator

SMGJP

1st Shift - 6 AM to 2:30 PM

12-Months

Work Location:
Fountain, CO USA 80817

Position - 2

Job Description:

• Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.

Skills and

Competencies:



• Ability to drive a forklift

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

• Ability to climb on and off of required equipment

• Ability to sit for long periods
- Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

• Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.

• Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather. Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Major

Job Duties and Responsibilities:



• Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.

• Checks fluid levels
- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift

• Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory

• Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required

• Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory

• Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment

• Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carrier's trucks in a safe and efficient manner.

• Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel
- Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required

• Meets quality and quantity standards

• Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels