Forklift Operator 3rd Shift
About The Position
As a Forklift Operator at our off-site warehouse, you’ll play a vital role in keeping materials and products moving safely and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for loading, unloading, staging, and relocating stock to keep production flowing and inventory organized. Your work helps support a team that transforms recycled paper into high-quality corrugated sheets for our customers. Shift: 3rd Shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) — Must be available for overtime and occasional weekend work as needed Starting Pay: $17.50-$18.57/hour (depending on experience) – Eligible for pay increases at 90 days and 6 months based on performance and attendance.
Requirements
- You’re dependable and show up ready to work every day
- You’re an experienced forklift operator who prioritizes safety and accuracy
- You understand how to navigate a busy manufacturing environment and manage time well
- You can read and follow written instructions in English, including schedules and labels
- You’re comfortable using basic computer systems to track inventory
- You can read a tape measure and perform basic math to track volume and placement
- You take pride in working independently and as part of a team
- You’re flexible and willing to assist across departments when needed
- You’re detail-oriented and care about doing things the right way
- You’re eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the team’s success
Nice To Haves
- Valid forklift certification or prior forklift experience in a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a forklift throughout the facility, following all company safety protocols
- Complete forklift inspection forms before each shift and report any maintenance needs
- Locate, stage, and load finished goods onto outbound trailers in accordance with First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory procedures.
- Perform routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Keep stock organized and safely stacked in designated storage areas
- Track material locations accurately using paperwork and basic computer systems
- Assist other forklift drivers and support various departments as needed
- Follow the production schedule and help identify ways to optimize workflow
- Complete production and safety reports accurately and on time
- Keep work areas clean and comply with housekeeping standards
- Follow all company policies and maintain a safe working environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Healthy lifestyle programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-the-job training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
