Forklift Operator from System One
Somerset, NJ 08873
About the Job
Forklift Operator
Hours: 6am – 2:30pm
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
Location: Somerset, NJ
Duration: 3-month contract (possible extension or conversion to perm)
Duties and Responsibilities:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisors. Additional Job Competencies / Job Relationships / Specialized Skills:
Hours: 6am – 2:30pm
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
Location: Somerset, NJ
Duration: 3-month contract (possible extension or conversion to perm)
Duties and Responsibilities:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisors.
- Maintain a clean work environment by cleaning tanks and pots, emptying trash dumpsters, cleaning floors. Assists in preparing raw materials for Compounders.
- Gathers empty pots and mobile mix tanks from compounders.
- Washes pots in automated pot washer.
- Washes large and medium mobile mix tanks.
- Cleans large and medium fixed tanks and all associated pipes and hoses, pumps, valves, etc.
- Repackage raw materials as required.
- Ensures that robot is always stocked with clean pots.
- Ensures proper operation of automated pot washer in accordance with operating instructions.
- Operates forklift when needed.
- Maintains/keeps plant floors clean, dry, and free of debris using floor scrubber.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area, and adheres to safety regulations, and procedures, understanding the hazards that are associated with the job duties, to include chemicals and power operated vehicles.
- Assists Compounding Personnel as necessary.
- Trains new Utility Operators and helps other Utility Operators.
- Works closely with Automation Operators to ensure robot production is maximized.
- Participates in year-end physical inventory.
- High School Degree or equivalency (GED) required.
- Prior forklift experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to handle heavy materials including drums (lifting requirement of up to 60 lbs.)
- Possesses strong commitment to team environment dynamics.
- Job relationship with production.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of cleaning solutions and procedures.
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