Forklift Operator
Graham Packaging Company•Joplin, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Graham Packaging Company is seeking dependable, safety-focused team members for our Forklift Operator / Packaging Specialist role in Joplin, MO. This is a dual-role position that combines forklift operation, material handling, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy staying active, working with equipment, supporting production teams, and being part of a company that values safety and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment
- Ability to lift, bend, stand, walk, and work a 12-hour shift
- Strong attendance and dependability
- Ability to work well with teammates and supervisors
- Basic reading, writing, and documentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year forklift experience preferred
- Prior forklift experience preferred (training may be provided for qualified candidates)
- Manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts to move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
- Supply production lines with pallets, corrugated cases, dividers, slip sheets, glue, and other materials
- Remove finished product from lines and transport to staging, stretch wrap, or warehouse storage
- Load and unload trailers as needed
- Store materials neatly and accurately in designated warehouse locations
- Complete daily forklift safety inspections and battery checks
- Change batteries and maintain battery watering procedures when needed
- Assist production team members with breaks and lunches
- Support packaging lines by keeping materials stocked and production flowing
- Set up rework, hold product, and special packaging requests as directed
- Visually inspect pallets and packaging for quality, damage, and accuracy
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly
- Track material usage, product movement, and inventory transactions
- Communicate shortages, damaged materials, low inventory, or operational issues to leadership
- Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
- 401K Employee Saving Plan
- Employee Wellness Program
- paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
