Job Title: Forklift Driver

Starting Pay Rate: $21.50(after 90 days $22.00, after 6 months $22.50)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To: Paint Supervisor

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Forklift Driver to join our team. The Forklift Driver is a safety-sensitive position responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial vehicles to transport materials throughout the facility. This role requires continuous equipment operation, strict adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously sit while driving and operating a forklift during shift. Safely transport materials throughout the facility using powered industrial vehicles

Empty trash dumpsters using a forkliftWork both indoors and outdoors moving product; may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, and rainOccasionally climb in and out of forklift (20-inch first step, 10-inch second step)Use both hands for safe forklift operation, including steering and right-hand lever controls; constant right-foot pedal use requiredMaintain full range of motion of neck and spine to look behind while reversing and to look up and down when moving productChange a 45-pound propane cylinder mounted up to 50 inches high on the forklift once per shiftOperate forklifts during all shifts, including nights; must be able to see clearly in low-light or dark conditionsMeet visual requirement of 20/40 vision with correctionMaintain certification in forklift

Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10-12 hours. Two 10-minute breaks/ shift and 20-minute meal break. Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus!

Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate in English
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions that are written in English
• Use of basic hand tools such as wrenches and pliers
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands:

• Must wear safety toe boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety vest

• Must be able to use both hands for safe operation of forklift. Steering wheel with levers controlled by right hand. Constant pedaling with right foot
• Operator must have full range of motion of the neck and spine so that operator can look behind forklift while driving backwards and look up and down with moving products
• Regular pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting above head and below shoulder level
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts

Work Environment:

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility. Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility. Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration

Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as a Forklift Driver will directly contribute to the success of the team.

Company Benefits:

• 401(k)- With company match!
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Additional employee- sponsored benefits: Short Term and Long- term disability, FSA & HSA Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays

Guardian West is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for precision and quality, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team!