Forklift Operator

Dart Container•Plant City, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dart Container is hiring a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations by moving materials and products safely and efficiently. The role involves operating forklifts and clamp trucks, handling product storage and customer requirements, and coordinating with other departments on inventory management. The listed starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with possible shift premiums of $1.00 per hour for evening shifts and $2.00 per hour for overnight shifts. Shift openings are 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at the Airport Road location, and 4 p.m.–midnight or 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Turkey Creek location. Dart makes food and beverage packaging and related products. It is a family-owned company with 12,000 employees and 30 locations in three countries, headquartered in Mason, Michigan. The company describes its culture as supportive and inclusive, with a focus on safety. Full-time employees are offered benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, paid vacation and holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts, and more. Other offerings stated for this role include weekly pay, opportunities for pay increases and advancement, approved job-related training, and paid time off. The workplace is drug-free. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC/marijuana/cannabis except where testing is required by law) and a background check at the time of offer. Dart is an equal opportunity employer and provides information about requesting disability accommodations.

Requirements

Six months of relevant experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and dimensional counting.
Minimum proficiency in English to participate effectively in new-hire training and ongoing safety and quality communications.