Forklift Operator I
About The Position
Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry. Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis. Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Forklift Operator I, who is responsible for prepping shipments, loading, and unloading product, and supporting general warehouse operations using warehouse equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
- Prior warehouse and forklift operator experience strongly preferred.
- Required to take and pass the Company Forklift Certification program, which ensures you will be able to operate a forklift in accordance with Berlin Packaging’s safety guidelines. Failure to pass the exam results in the Company ending your employment.
- Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to learn.
- Has a positive attitude and contributes to a positive team culture.
- Self-motivated; reliable, with strong initiative and results orientation.
- Model safe work practices.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklift, hand truck / warehouse carts, pallet jack, and/or other equipment in a professional and safe manner
- Organize and prepare customer orders with a high degree of quality and accuracy
- Transfer supplies from department to department to meet production or shipping demand
- Properly store and label all materials and finished product
- May prepare billing processes and paperwork for warehouse and drop ship orders
- May be required to record transactions via computer in ERP system
- Perform cycle counting as required
- Notify leadership of non-compliant ware
- Responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and organized to cGMP standards
- Comply with all ISO standards
- Support company and branch metrics
- Fulfill the employee portion of the Berlin Values
- Other tasks as required
Benefits
- Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
- 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance including dental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
- Vision insurance options
- Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
- Health club reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 529 college savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
- Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
- Employee referral program
- Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
- Company sponsored short- and long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
