Forklift Driver

Novolex • Salisbury, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Novolex is hiring a Forklift Driver in Salisbury. The role operates warehouse equipment to move finished goods and other products in a high-volume production environment, load and unload trucks, and support inventory and load management. Employees must follow safety standards, established procedures, and company policies while maintaining an organized and clean work area. The listed shift is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., rotating, with every other weekend off. Compensation is $23.77 per hour based on experience, with a skill-based wage increase after three months of employment.

The position requires at least one year of sit-down forklift experience and the ability to work a 12-hour shift. Employees must obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications and, upon assignment, certification in Lockout/Tag Out and Forklift Operation. The work environment may include seasonal hot and cold temperatures, warehouse dust, and machine noise. Physical activities include sitting or standing for extended periods and frequent bending, kneeling or crawling, stair climbing, carrying, reaching, standing, and walking.

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 working 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 the listed frequent and occasional physical activities, including carrying 0–40 pounds for 5–10 feet.
• Certification in Lockout/Tag Out and Forklift Operation upon assignment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of recent forklift experience preferred.
• Prior use of RF barcode readers and vehicle-mounted (VMU) computer systems preferred.
• Push-pull attachment operation is a plus.

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 WMS 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, following established standard processes and procedures.
• Follow safety standards, Standard Work Instruction Sheets (SWIS), and company policies.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work area.
• Know the locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete daily forklift inspections using the forklift checklist.
• Change the forklift propane tank.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health
• Training and development programs and courses
• Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

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