1st Shift - Forklift Driver (Starting Pay $17-$18)

METROLINA GREENHOUSES • Huntersville, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Forklift Driver operates a sit-down forklift to load and unload truck deliveries, as well as to move material to and from storage locations in the distribution center. The Forklift Driver also assists in other areas of the greenhouse when needed. This is in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ forklift experience
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Proficient in operating technical machinery and RF scanners
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required.
• Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens.
• Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties.
• Candidate must have the ability to operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to operating the forklift.
• Employee must have the ability to lift 35 pounds unaided, 50 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior inventory experience
• Computer experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product from delivery trucks
• Transport materials to different locations within the facility
• Constant movement of material on pallets throughout the greenhouse
• Stack product in the correct locations, following inventory control instructions
• Update inventory activity, lists, records, and log all completed tasks
• Assist other departments as needed
• Assist with soil production
• Other duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

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