3630 Forklift Operator (Packing Dept) - Day Shift

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.•Mt Olive, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and skilled in operating powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced environment. The work schedule is 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday, Saturday's required during peak season). This role involves operating a forklift in a high-pedestrian area to safely transport items from the incoming staging area to production lines.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 months experience operating a forklift required.
Ability to read and write in English needed.
Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, and the multiplication table required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates forklift to safely deliver correct containers and caps to production line and return unused containers and caps to warehouse.
Operates forklift always at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.
Maintains accurate record of containers and caps moved.
Supplies production with empty pallets.
Returns all unused caps and containers to the storage area, seals and wraps all open cartons of caps.
Helps cut plastic and straps from wrapped pallets.
Completes Pre-Operational Checklist each day before operating lift. Reports all forklift damage or malfunction to supervisor.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Keeps glass and cap storage area in warehouse in a neat and orderly fashion.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.