Forklift Operator D

Niagara Bottling•Milesburg, PA

10d

About The Position

Niagara is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely and efficiently operate a motorized forklift. The role loads and unloads trucks, moves finished-product pallets from production lines, and places them in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The position requires maintaining a safe work environment, keeping the forklift operating, and attending regularly and predictably. Duties may change, and the description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Requirements

Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
Ability to navigate within a WMS system.
Forklift certification.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience working in the position.
Two years of experience managing people or projects.
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 materials using the lifting device.
Plan supply and material needs by reviewing the production schedule and scheduling deliveries to the production area.
Retrieve supplies and materials by reviewing specifications, locating and verifying items, securing pallets on the truck, and moving pallets to production locations.
Maintain production-area inventory by anticipating and tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
Clear production areas by moving finished pallets and empty pallets.
Document movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
Maintain a safe work environment by watching for foot traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
Keep the forklift operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
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 accident plans.
Discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.