Forklift Operator

About the role

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Summary

The Fork Lift Operator drives a manually controlled powered industrial truck to transport goods and materials throughout the plant. Responsible for restacks of rolls of paper and storage of finished goods.

Your Mission

• Unloads rolls of paper from trucks and moves rolls to warehouse locations.
• Use scanning equipment to track and record material movement within the facility.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition by performing daily inspections, completing first-line preventive maintenance, and keeping maintenance checklists current; report deficiencies to the maintenance department.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Knowledgeable of safety aspects of driving a Forklift.
• Your Profile: High school diploma/GED.
• 0-2 years’ shipping/receiving experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience with shipping database software
• Schedule Demands: Work schedules are normally 8 or 12 hours
• May be scheduled for rotating days off
• Ability to work any day, including weekends
• Able to work any shift, including overnight shifts

Must be able to work overtime as needed, including extra hours on short notice

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Climbing ladders and/or stairways

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly for up to 12 hours.

• Over 50 pounds requires two people or assisted lifting device
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature

Additional information

• Required to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel toe shoes, earplugs, safety glasses, and hairnet)
• Work Environment: Works near moving mechanical parts.
• Works on or with high voltage equipment (up to 480 volts AC).
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Moderate heat (up to 100 degrees in the summer months).

• Noise levels of up to 90 decibels
• Our Offer: Hourly at $22/HR
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan, fully vested and company match
• An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry
• Opportunities for professional growth

Benefits

• : Parking; Health benefits
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