Forklift Operator

Trivium Packaging•Roanoke, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator monitors the plant floor and supplies production lines with material, loads and unloads trucks, and maintains quality, safety, cleanliness, and inventory accuracy. The role supports continuous material flow, accurately warehouses products, delivers basic supplies to departments, and completes shipping, receiving, and warehousing transactions in SAP. The operator works with production teams and around highly automated and robotic equipment, completing quality checks, including FIFO, and accurately reporting safety, quality, production, and efficiency information. The position requires flexibility to work any shift, including 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintenance days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently; fork truck certification required.
Basic computer skills and ability to operate tablets and mobile computers.
Ability to read and interpret written documentation.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Team-oriented, with high energy and initiative.
Attention to detail and proven problem-solving experience.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changing initiatives and support the Trivium Code of Conduct.
Mechanical aptitude to fulfill essential duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
Ability to use small hand tools.
Punctuality and reliability.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 51–75 lbs. seldom.

Nice To Haves

Two years of sit-down forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety policies and practices and participate in the plant Safety Program.
Maintain a safe work environment through daily 5S and housekeeping activities, vehicle safety checks, and reporting unsafe acts or conditions.
Provide accurate reporting of safety, quality, production, and efficiency.
Work with team members to recommend process improvements.
Operate or work safely around highly automated systems, including robotic equipment.
Complete shipping, receiving, and warehousing SAP transactions.
Load and unload trucks while maintaining EHS 155 requirements.
Maintain continuous material flow to production lines.
Complete quality checks as needed, including FIFO.
Warehouse products accurately and deliver basic supplies to each department.
Place products precisely at various heights.
Complete safety, quality, and production documentation as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and inventory accuracy.