• Forklift Operator

    Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products (Bowling Green, KY)


    Job Title:              Press Forklift Operator (Floater)

     

    Classification:     Non-Exempt

     

    Department:      Forging

     

    Reports to:          Forging Supervisor

    Position 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 a 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 as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.

    Skills & Competencies:

    + 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.

    + 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.

    + Ability to read and comprehend basic english.

    + Ability to follow instructions.

    Education & experience:

    + High school degree or GED equivalence.

    + Basic mechanical aptitude.

     

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