Forklift Operator Job at Dejana, New York, NY

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  • Dejana
  • New York, NY

Job Description

**Forklift Operator**

**Department:** Inventory **Location:** Queensbury, NY

**WHO WE ARE:**

Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment is a division of Douglas Dynamics, North Americas premier manufacturer and up-fitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

**HOW WE DO IT:**

**Grow, Improve, and Engage** is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are **our Core Values and are How We Win** in the marketplace. The **Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company**. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

* Be Customer & Results Driven

* Anticipate the Possibilities

* Collaborate & Care

* Communicate Responsibly

* Develop Self & Others

* Get Better Every Day

**HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:**

Under the general supervision of the Production Manager, the Forklift Operator will be responsible for ensuring that our product is moved within our warehouse in a safe and efficient manner, that proper inventory is maintained, and good housekeeping and manufacturing practices are upheld.

You will accomplish this by:

* Loading and unloading of tractor-trailer trucks in a timely and accurate manner

* Maintaining the integrity of products through proper handling and storage

* Maintaining accurate inventories

* Ensuring safe operation of a forklift

* Conducting daily safety inspections of forklift vehicle(s)

* Ensuring facility maintenance through housekeeping, keeping product and facility secure, and maintaining the assets of the facility

* Ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures

* Operating other industrial vehicles and equipment

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU:**

* A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader

* A comprehensive suite of benefits

* Competitive salary commensurate with experience

* A generous 401k match

* Profit sharing for all full-time employees

**WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:**

* High School Diploma or Equivalent

* One year related experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment. Certification preferred

* Ability to perform standard shipping and receiving functions

* Good vision, ability to follow oral and written instructions; detail oriented and organized; self motivated and able to meet manufacturing deadlines in a fast paced environment

* Capable of expertly prioritizing and multi-tasking

**Physical and Mental Efforts**

* Requires long periods of time spent sitting in forklift, standing on hard surface, with substantial amount of pushing, pulling and lifting. Position requires ability to frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds, perform moderately difficult manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination skills, walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely, and hear normal sounds with some background noises.

* Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time and be able to communicate verbally and written.

**Environmental and Working Conditions**

* This job functions year-round both indoors and outdoors in a traditional manufacturing/ warehouse setting. Activities will include sitting and standing. These activities will occur in the outdoors and in production areas with varying temperatures between different areas.

**Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.**

**We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.**

*As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.*

Job Tags

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