Job Summary

Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Moves material in process from one station to another if necessaryBands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels materialMoves finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouseAssist production with bottlenecks and other material needsProvides general preventive maintenance on equipmentCompletes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concernsMaintains rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and cleanCompletes production records as requiredFollows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policyParticipates in safety, CI and other programs and meetingsPerforms other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not requiredNo minimum experience is required however, forklift driving experience is preferredWorking knowledge of basic math and inventory techniquesSuccessfully complete Forklift Driver licensing processMust be at least 18 years of age

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range:  $20.00 - $22.00 hourly. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by experience and other job-related factors.

Bonus/Incentive Pay:  Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.  A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

Medical insuranceHealth savings account with company contributionDental insuranceVision insuranceBasic and voluntary life insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysStock purchase program with employee discountEducational reimbursementWellness programs and challenges Other supplemental benefits

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.