Forklift Operator

Novolex • Greensboro, NC

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year sit-down experience required
• Must be able to work 12 hour shift
• Must obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications during employment.
• Must have proven experience working in a fast paced Warehouse/Logistics environment
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing (English required)
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with little supervision
• Will be required to be certified in Lockout/Tag Out and Forklift Operation upon assignment

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year recent forklift experience preferred
• Prior use of RF barcode reader and vehicle mounted (VMU) computer systems preferred
• Push-pull attachment operation a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate all warehouse equipment required to transfer finished goods and other products to the appropriate areas. All warehouse equipment includes, but is not limited to, forklift, and clamp truck.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently following department standards.
• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high-volume production environment.
• Support WMS functions related to inventory and load management (IE. Pick list, PGI).
• Check the accuracy of the finished product count, product ID, order destination, and carrier ID before loading any vehicle and accurately complete all required paperwork
• All transfer of products and materials must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and accountability and follow the established standard processes and procedures.
• Must adhere to all safety standards, Standard Work Instruction Sheet (SWIS), and company policies.
• Maintain work area in an organized, safe, and clean manner
• All duties are performed with a focus on safety.
• Know the locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete the forklift checklist which includes daily inspection of forklifts.
• Ability to change the forklift propane tank required.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• constant opportunities for advancement
• skills development
• advanced education programs
• company and industry training curricula
• support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

What This Job Offers

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