Job Title: Press Forklift Operator (Floater) Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Forging Reports to: Forging Supervisor Position Summary: This position is responsible for operating a Forklift. The operator is charged with operating the Forklift with safety in mind, delivering cages or billets to the press and handling scrap containers. Key Responsibilities: • Ensuring consistent basic safety standards and procedures. • Forklift operation and small hoist operation. • Ensures Press utilization is at maximum operational availability. • Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time. • Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards. • Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records. • Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from. • Other duties assigned by the Forging Supervisor. Skills & Competencies: • Understanding and utilization of 5S concept. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues. • Ability to use QAD to scan billets at the press using a scan gun. • Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM - 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM. • Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to: lifting up to (50 lbs.), walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing. • Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment. • Ability to read and comprehend basic English • Ability to follow instructions • Must work safely. • Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment. • Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances. • Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation. • Good interpersonal skills. • Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally. • Able to accurately use basic math. Education & experience: • High school degree or GED equivalence. • Basic mechanical aptitude.