Forklift Operator

Company: Southern Champion Tray
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:Bands and rebinds large scrap boxes and the mounting of paperboard rolls as needed to meet production requirements. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:Correctly pulls the roll from the staging area and mounts on the roll stand eliminating unnecessary downtimeResponsible for removing and replacing tickets on the roll standsResponsible for trimming bad layers of board off the roll in order to help keep down time to a minimumWill change the roll stands over in order to accommodate the different roll widthsAfter each roll stand change for cutting, it will be the responsibility of the roll mounter to have the supervisor check for proper spacing and bolt tightness before a roll is mountedEach roll stand will have instructions on it telling how to properly set the roll standEmpty scrap barrels located throughout the department as they become fullMay be asked to help with duties in other areas or departmentsResponsible for setting up the roll splicer properlyResponsible for returning bad or unused rolls to inventory by banding together, filling out the proper paperwork for bad rolls, and having them removed from the areaAdjust to and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operationPerform daily forklift checklist and routine maintenance on equipment including cleaning equipment Be a Certified Forklift operator, and carry a copy of your certification with youIn accordance with our 5S system, maintain a clean work environment including the machine, floors, desks, and fansQUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.Since 1927 Southern Champion Tray (SCT) has become a leading manufacturer and distributor of stock and custom paperboard packaging products for over 1,100 customers, such as Baskin-Robbins, Albertsons, Sysco, and Dairy Queen, in 13 countries across multiple industry segments, including bakery, restaurant/food-service, consumer packaged goods, and others. Still privately-held as a third generation family owned and operated business, SCT remains firmly committed to fostering a healthy corporate culture focused on people and values, embodied by over 850 resourceful team members. SCT's corporate office, production facility, and distribution center are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. SCT also has a custom packaging solutions division located in Mansfield, Texas, which has been perennially ranked by CNN/Money Magazine as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States, and a corrugated manufacturing facility in Fairfield, OH, known as "The City of Opportunity." Learn more about SCT by visiting www.sctray.com.SCT is an equal opportunity employer, and a drug-free workplace.

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