mixing forklift operator.

Material Transport & Staging: Operating forklifts to move raw materials from storage to the production area, ensuring the correct ingredients are ready for the batching process.

Formula & Batch Loading: Accurately weighing materials and loading them into industrial mixers according to specific recipes or production orders to ensure product consistency.

Inventory & Documentation: Recording material usage in a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and maintaining precise logs to track batch numbers and remaining stock levels.

Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Performing daily pre-operation inspections on forklifts and cleaning mixing equipment between product changeovers to prevent cross-contamination.

Working hours: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
$16.00/hour

Education:
High School

Experience:
0-1 years

Qualifications:
Certified Forklift Operation: Proficiency in operating various industrial trucks, such as counterbalance and reach forklifts, typically requiring OSHA-compliant certification.

Batching & Formula Knowledge: Ability to read and follow "mixer sheets" or formulas to ensure precise ingredient ratios.

Inventory Management: Experience using WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and handheld scanners to track material movement and maintain FIFO (First-In, First-Out) standards.

Equipment Maintenance: Conducting daily pre-operation inspections and performing minor troubleshooting on both forklifts and mixing equipment.Attention to Detail: Critical for detecting small changes in material quality and ensuring the correct weight of additives.

Basic Mathematics: Proficiency in basic math to calculate weights, quantities, and reconcile inventory levels.

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs (or more depending on the industry) repeatedly.

Safety Awareness: Strict adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) like respirators if working with fine powders.


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