Forklift Operator

Domtar Products • Glenwood, AR

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Glenwood, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Forklift Operator. This job is full-time permanent.

Requirements

• Basic math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required
• High degree of attention required to prevent damage or injury to others; promote a safe work environment
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Maintain a clean & safe environment
• May be required to use RF scanner gun
• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license required
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
• Have a good sense of balance, eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to assess weights, judge distances and heights
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.
• Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
• Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks
• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates along with parent rolls with clamp trucks around the storage facility
• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Checking loads are secure
• Stacking empty pallets
• Performing daily equipment checks including safety inspections and lubricating fork trucks
• Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
• Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Dumping materials into machine hoppers
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Entry base pay - $18.54
• Weekly Attendance Bonus $2.00 per hour
• Production Bonus – up to $3.00 per hour
• Night Shift differential - $1.00 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus - $2000
• Opportunity for paid overtime at time and a half rate
• Immediately eligible for paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Affordable medical, dental, & vision coverage
• 401k w/Company Match up to 4%
• 401k Automatic Company Contribution up to 6.5%
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Employee assistance program for personnel and family members
• Support for training and development
• Referral Bonus – up to $1,000 per referral.
• Respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

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