Forklift Operator

Novolex•Town of Canandaigua, NY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Novolex is hiring a Forklift Operator for its Canandaigua warehouse. The role supports material movement and warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing or logistics environment. Work includes operating forklifts and related equipment, supporting inventory activities, handling and repacking product, recycling, and maintaining housekeeping standards. The available Monday–Friday shifts are 8 a.m.–4 p.m., 4 p.m.–12 a.m., and 12 a.m.–8 a.m. Pay is up to $21.59 per hour, plus a shift differential of $0.75–$1.25 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus and a $250 referral bonus are offered. Employees may also be eligible for a pay-for-skill program as they gain skills.

Requirements

Proven experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment.
Experience operating a sit-down forklift truck.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Basic knowledge of mathematics.
Basic ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
Self-directed, with the ability to work with little supervision.
Must successfully complete the forklift certification program and complete the certification manual within 90 days of placement.
Must obtain Lockout/Tag Out and forklift-operation certification upon assignment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use forklifts, clamp lifts, barcode readers, and safety equipment.
Receive and understand material movement orders.
Support cycle counting and physical inventory for non-poly materials and finished goods.
Provide recycling support.
Repack boxes; stencil or relabel boxes; stretch-wrap product; and hand-stack product.
Perform housekeeping duties, inventory consolidation, material reclaim, and scrap handling.