Forklif Operator

Position: Forklift Operator
Hours: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift
Wage: $14.00

Employer Information
Organization Name: Reading Rock
Website: www.readingrock.com
About Our Organization: Since 1947 Reading Rock has been a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of building materials to the Residential and Commercial markets. Joining the Reading Rock team means working and winning through our core values of ROCKS (R*esponsibility, Openness& Honesty, Continuous Improvement and Communication, Know the Customer, external & internal, S*afety is a Lifestyle, not a slogan!). Our mission is “We strengthen American communities through exceptional building materials and services -- engineered with pride from our families to yours…the right products, on time, every time!” Our purpose is to support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation and allows the team to help those who can’t help themselves. We continue to grow our business organically and through acquisitions while investing in our people, products and processes.

Reports To: Plant Manager
Job Location: 4600 Devitt Dr Cincinnati, OH-45246

Benefits
· 401k

· Health Insurance

· Holidays

· PTO

Job Purpose
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

R*esponsibilities*
· Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.

· Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

· Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.

· Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

· Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.

Qualifications
Education High School/GED preferred, not required
Experience 1-year previous Forklift Experience preferred
Language Basic ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language.
Technology Forklift Certification a Plus
Physical Demands The employee is to regularly Stand; Walk; Climb or balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk or hear

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Work conducted outdoors in all weather

Equal Opportunity Employment
Reading Rock is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour