Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling•Muhlenberg Township, PA

14h

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, pull pallets of finished product from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The role supports production and warehouse operations by retrieving and moving materials, maintaining inventory, documenting movements, and keeping the production area clear. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
Ability to navigate within a WMS system.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Required forklift certification.
Minimum professional proficiency in a foreign language.
Zero years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Zero years of experience in the position required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Zero years of experience managing people or projects required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Two years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Two years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's degree.
Full professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift controls to drive the truck and move the lifting apparatus.
Unload and stack material using the forklift.
Study the production schedule and arrange supply and material deliveries to the production area.
Locate and verify supplies and materials, secure pallets on the truck, and move pallets to production locations.
Anticipate and track material usage, maintain production-area inventory, and report discrepancies.
Move finished pallets and empty pallets to clear the production area.
Log movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
Maintain a safe work environment by watching for foot traffic and following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Maintain forklift operation by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Participate in educational opportunities to update job knowledge.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical benefits, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft services, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.