Forklift / Logistics Operator

Unilever•Hammond, IN

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Unilever’s Hammond, Indiana facility manufactures different variations of the Dove Beauty Bar and is described as the largest soap factory in the United States. The Logistics/Warehouse Operator operates forklifts and production equipment in a consumer products manufacturing environment, supporting packaging and shipment of soap to customers. This is a full-time, direct-hire, union position with a rotating shift schedule: the first week is 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., the second week is 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and the third week is 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The hourly pay rate starts at $20.00, with increases every six months under the CBA up to $24.64. Pay is weekly.

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Leadership decision-making skills.
Ability to work autonomously and keep production running without constant direct supervision.
Basic computer and production software skills.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment screening results, including drug screening and a background investigation.

Responsibilities

Operate line equipment used in packaging soap for shipment to customers.
Perform quality inspection checks, troubleshoot equipment and trends, and maintain logs and reports.
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Warehouse operations.
Communicate production data and equipment conditions.
Use forklifts to move, load, and unload incoming and outgoing materials.
Follow finished-goods production processes and scan finished-goods pallets.
Operate five mechanical palletizers that build finished-goods pallets.
Operate stretch wrappers and labeling equipment.
Clean, inspect, and lubricate production equipment.
Load pallet magazines and move finished-goods pallets into storage bays and trailers while keeping pace with production demands.
Use a forklift to load outbound trailers.
Troubleshoot conveyor and sortation-lane jams and other equipment issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.