Forklift Operator-UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Altium Packaging•Oil City, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Altium Packaging is hiring a Forklift Operator in Oil City, Pennsylvania. The role involves safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to support production, warehouse operations, and customer shipments. The operator moves, weighs, labels, sorts, wraps, stacks, stores, and retrieves materials and products; supplies production lines; performs inventory activities; documents work accurately; and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment. The position requires compliance with company and plant safety standards, OSHA regulations, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. The advertised schedule is Thursday and Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., providing three full days off each week. The posting advertises a $250 sign-on bonus and an additional $0.75 per hour for day-shift work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current OSHA-compliant forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment.
Basic inventory and warehouse management skills.
Ability to accurately complete documentation and production records.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, and move materials throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment safely.
Ability to work in varying warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and established safety procedures.
Comply with corporate and plant safety standards, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Load and unload trucks according to customer specifications and company standards.
Secure product loads for safe transportation and shipment.
Move materials, products, pallets, and containers throughout the facility as needed.
Supply production lines with raw materials to maintain operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
Monitor material usage on the production floor and replenish inventory as required.
Weigh materials and products and accurately record results on tags, labels, logs, or production schedules.
Label, sort, wrap, stack, and prepare products for storage or shipment.
Perform inventory counts and assist with inventory control.
Store and retrieve materials from designated warehouse locations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Inspect forklifts and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.