Forklift Operator I
About The Position
Berlin Packaging is seeking a Forklift Operator I to prep shipments, load and unload products, and support general warehouse operations using warehouse equipment. The position helps meet production and shipping demand while maintaining accurate orders, proper storage and labeling, a clean and organized warehouse, and compliance with cGMP and ISO standards. The role requires passing Berlin Packaging’s Forklift Certification program; failure to pass results in the company ending employment. Berlin Packaging describes its culture as an “Anything is Possible” mindset and a winning culture in which employees share in the company’s profitable growth. The company offers a compensation and benefits package. This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Candidates must have independent, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States for the full duration of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
- Prior warehouse and forklift operator experience strongly preferred.
- Must take and pass the Company Forklift Certification program and operate forklifts according to Berlin Packaging safety guidelines.
- Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with high attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic and ability to learn.
- Positive attitude and contribution to a positive team culture.
- Self-motivated, reliable, with strong initiative and results orientation.
- Ability to model safe work practices.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to frequently lift or move boxes weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move boxes and/or pallets up to 45 pounds through the warehouse.
- Must have independent, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States for the full duration of employment; employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts, hand trucks or warehouse carts, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely and professionally.
- Organize and prepare customer orders with a high degree of quality and accuracy.
- Transfer supplies between departments to meet production or shipping demand.
- Store and label all materials and finished products properly.
- May prepare billing processes and paperwork for warehouse and drop-ship orders.
- May record transactions in the ERP system using a computer.
- Perform cycle counting as required.
- Notify leadership of non-compliant ware.
- Keep 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.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Benefits
- Competitive PTO, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time.
- Berlin Shared Ownership Plan.
- Profit sharing.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible spending accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses.
- 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 short- and long-term disability and life insurance, with optional voluntary life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
