Forklift Operator
Kobe Aluminum Automotive ProductsBowling Green, KY
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Job Description
Job Title: Press Forklift Operator (Floater)Classification: Non-Exempt Department: ForgingReports to: Forging SupervisorPosition Summary:This position is responsible for operating a Forklift. The operator is charged with operating the Forklift with safety in mind, delivering cages or billets to the press and handling scrap containers.Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring consistent basic safety standards and procedures.
- Forklift operation and small hoist operation.
- Ensures Press utilization is at maximum operational availability.
- Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
- Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
- Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
- Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
- Other duties assigned by the Forging Supervisor.
- Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Ability to use QAD to scan billets at the press using a scan gun.
- Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM - 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM.
- Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to: lifting up to (50 lbs.), walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing.
- Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic English
- Ability to follow instructions
- Must work safely.
- Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment.
- Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.
- Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
- Able to accurately use basic math.
- High school degree or GED equivalence.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
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This job at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products is located in Bowling Green, KY, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products lists this role as a Full-time position.
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Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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