Forklift Operator
About The Position
Build a Career, Not Just a Job Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsCo, and many more. ALPLA As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed. At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers. Ready to Build Your Future? Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader. Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in general warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution preferred
- Experience with Forklift/Clamp Truck machinery preferred
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to use Excel and warehouse management software
- Experience using handheld scanners for inventory tracking preferred
- Safety awareness and quality consciousness
- It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).
Responsibilities
- Truck Drivers check-in
- Part of customer service to ensure shipping on time
- Preparing finished product to ship to the customer
- Adhere to performance standards in quality and quantity (checking for damages as well as count)
- Following warehouse receiving and shipping procedures
- Accurately records and stores raw material and finished goods in the warehouse
- Accurately handles and records all corrugated and plastic packaging products from receipt to storage and then to production
- Ensures good housekeeping within the warehouse
- Ensure adherence to all safety practices, including but not limited to Forklift and dock doors safety checklists
- Ensure usage of proper PPE
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or behavior
- Adherence to golden safety rules
- Material Handling Loading and maintaining material levels to ensure continuous production flow
- Quality Checks at the Line Conduct quality checks for pallets to ensure proper labeling and packaging integrity before shipment or storage
- Dunnage Sorting/Returned Packaging Ensure all dunnage is sorted, cleaned, and organized before reintroduction into production
- AGV Monitoring and Maintenance Monitor AGV operations, troubleshooting, and handle errors promptly to maintain uninterrupted workflow
- System and Data Interaction Operate a PC to input and track data
- Use handheld scanners and warehouse management systems for inventory accuracy and traceability
- Record shipping, receiving, and material movement information in Alpla Systems
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Childcare and dependent care savings programs
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Hands-on training and professional development
- A stable, growing company committed to sustainability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
