Forklift Operator

Responsibilities

• Performs daily forklift inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Moves bulk from rail receiving scales using metal bins and/or totes to warehouse racks or bulk storage areas according to bulk map or shipping schedule.

Operate rail receiving equipment (elevators, scales, etc)

• Maintains clean and organized bulk receiving area, aisles or racks storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
• Weights, Labels, transport and stage any bulk is being received.
• Responsible for maintaining receiving areas clean and organized.
• Complete rail/truck receiving related paperwork accurately and on time.
• Safely moved and place rail cars on train tracks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years or more of related experience in manufacturing preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Forklift operators move our product - whether it's loading or unloading product for transportation, wrapping finished product, or moving product around the facility. Forklift operators must be safety-minded and have good attention to detail.

Operates a gas or electric forklift in warehouse.

Cut truck/railcar seals and report any discrepancy.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING

High School Diploma or equivalent required

1+ years recent experience operating sit down and stand up reach forklift

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment

Ability to perform basic math skills

• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel.

EXTRAS

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

Compensation

$22.00 - $25.00 / hour