Forklift Operator 2
About The Position
Premier Packaging is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely move, stack, and transport corrugated materials in a manufacturing facility. The role involves loading and unloading trucks, delivering materials to production areas, organizing inventory, and performing counts and checks to maintain accurate inventory levels. Operators adjust material handling to meet production demands and coordinate with other operators, production supervisors, warehouse staff, and team members to keep workflow on schedule. The posting lists three possible Monday-through-Friday or Sunday-through-Thursday shifts: first shift, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; second shift, 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; and third shift, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The job details identify the position as second shift. The role is 40 hours per week, with overtime when needed, and pay is $17.34–$20.81 per hour, paid biweekly.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be able to lift up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Have 1–3 years of forklift operator experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
- Have experience with different types of forklifts, such as sit-down, stand-up, and clamp forklifts.
- Have basic math skills for counting and recording inventory.
- Be familiar with palletizing and stacking procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification is preferred.
- Familiarity with handling and transporting materials in a corrugated manufacturing environment is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts to move, stack, and transport corrugated materials within the manufacturing facility.
- Load and unload corrugated materials from trucks and storage areas.
- Transport materials to and from production areas to support timely delivery.
- Assist with organizing and managing facility inventory.
- Conduct regular counts and checks to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Adjust material handling to changing production demands.
- Collaborate with forklift operators and other team members to optimize workflow.
- Coordinate material movements with production supervisors, warehouse staff, and other team members.
- Report issues or delays that may affect production schedules.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Paid time off
- 24/7 virtual care, including primary care, urgent care, behavioral care, and dermatology
- Attendance bonus
- Career growth opportunities
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
