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Novolex • Greensboro, GA

4d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Novolex is hiring a Forklift Driver in Greensboro, North Carolina. The role transfers finished goods and other products to appropriate areas in a high-volume production and warehouse environment, using equipment such as forklifts and clamp trucks. The driver loads and unloads trucks, supports inventory and load-management functions in the warehouse management system, verifies product and shipment details, completes required paperwork, and follows established processes and safety procedures. The position works a 12-hour rotating shift that changes every 10 weeks, on a 2-2-3 schedule, with shifts running either 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The role requires daily forklift inspections, maintaining an organized and clean work area, and knowing how to operate emergency stops and fire extinguishers. Changing a forklift propane tank is required. The employee must obtain and maintain company forklift and safety certifications and will be required to certify in Lockout/Tag Out and forklift operation upon assignment.

The work environment may involve hot temperatures in summer, cold temperatures in winter, warehouse dust, and machine noise. The role involves extended sitting or standing and frequent movement and handling activities, including carrying loads of 0–40 pounds for 5–10 feet.

Requirements

• At least one year of sit-down forklift experience.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications during employment.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Self-directed, with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform frequent sitting, kneeling, crawling, bending, stair climbing, carrying, reaching, standing, and walking, including carrying 0–40 pounds for 5–10 feet.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, squat, climb ladders or steps, and bend or twist.
• Ability to perform repetitive use of the wrist, hands, fingers, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankles, head, and neck.
• Complete Lockout/Tag Out and forklift operation certification upon assignment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of recent forklift experience.
• Prior experience using RF barcode readers and vehicle-mounted unit (VMU) computer systems.
• Experience operating a push-pull attachment.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and clamp trucks, to transfer finished goods and other products to appropriate areas.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently according to department standards.
• Move and transfer materials and finished goods in a high-volume production environment.
• Support warehouse management system functions related to inventory and load management, including pick lists and PGI.
• Verify finished-product counts, product IDs, order destinations, and carrier IDs before loading vehicles, and complete required paperwork accurately.
• Transfer products and materials accurately and accountably while following established processes and procedures.
• Follow safety standards, Standard Work Instruction Sheets (SWIS), and company policies.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work area, with a focus on safety.
• Know the locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete daily forklift inspections using the forklift checklist.
• Change forklift propane tanks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Annual and skill-based wage increases.
• Referral opportunity to earn extra pay by referring friends and family.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development and advanced education programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for non-union employees.
• Shift differential for night shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed