Forklift Operator

Tow Motor Driver:

Niles Mfg. & Finishing, Inc., located in Niles, Ohio, provides a full range of high technology paint coating services for various industrial markets. We are a family-owned company looking for dependable team members seeking a long-term opportunity with a stable, growing team. We value our employees and offer opportunities for growth and advancement

As a tow motor operator, you will drive an electric or propane powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, to push, pull, lift, stack, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Competitive Benefits:

• Day shift, Monday – Friday, all year round.
• Holidays & Vacation
• Profit Sharing
• Major Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan

Responsibilities:

• Able to operate forklift/tow motor on production lines
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive the truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks under loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated areas.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering the lifting device. Puts material away in designated areas or rows.
• Supply workers on the line with materials as needed - in home department or any department
• Operate scale to weigh materials or products
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, and lifting devices. Follows all tow motor operation and quality procedures
• Recharges batteries, takes care of forklift including care and cleaning - including inspection
• Keeps the department and tow motor clean and orderly.
• Retrieves product from warehouse and moves to loading or unloading area.
• Keeps the department stocked with products.
• Complies with safety regulations, promotes workplace safety and reports all unsafe acts
• Wears all PPE as required

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or on to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Forklift driver license.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, climbing, foot or leg controls, driving, vision, and hearing. The employee must be okay with working 8 to 12 hour shifts as there is mandatory overtime.

Work Environment:

An industrial manufacturing plant with moderate noise levels and forklift traffic. Employees will perform tasks around equipment. Employees will be working in a non-climate controlled area, which may expose them to hot or cold temperatures. Environmental hazards, including the presence of dirt, dust, and potential environmental hazards. It is the policy of the Company to promote from within when possible.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person