Forklift Operator (Shipping & Receiving)

Schwarz Partners • Devens, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New England Sheets is hiring Forklift Operators for the second shift at its Devens, Massachusetts facility. The starting rate is $22.00 per hour, plus a $1.25-per-hour shift differential. The operator uses a powered forklift to handle corrugated material, load and unload goods and scrap, inspect and report forklift defects, and correctly store and load units for future customer delivery.

The company describes its workplace as safety-first, team-oriented, respectful, empowering, and employee-friendly, and emphasizes job stability and opportunities for growth and career development.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of forklift experience.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Successful track record in safety, attendance, and quality.
• Ability to function as a mature professional and interact positively with teammates.
• Willingness to work effectively in a team environment and tackle tasks required for team success.
• Enthusiasm for being an active part of a safety-first work environment.

Responsibilities

• Use a powered forklift to handle corrugated material.
• Load and unload goods and scrap.
• Inspect forklifts and report defects.
• Store and load units correctly for future delivery to customers.
• Be available to work overtime if requested.
• Work effectively with teammates and take on tasks required for the success of the team.
• Contribute to a safety-first work environment.

Benefits

• Monthly bonus program.
• Year-round job stability and opportunities for growth and career development.
• Affordable benefits, including life, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.
• 10 paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.
• Respectful, empowering, team-oriented, and employee-friendly work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed