Eastman - Forklift Truck Driver

Mondi AG • Eastman, GA

8d

About The Position

Your MissionAbility to efficiently assist in the operation of lift trucks. Performs housekeeping duties in work area, including sweeping, mopping, picking up, forklift truck clean, and disposing of trash.Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management.Safely move material to and from storage, machines and finished goods areas.Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, workstations, and within other areas of assignment.Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures.Communicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor.Ability to read and understand material labels and work orders.Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements.Knowledge of and ability to comply with forklift training.

Requirements

• Must have a valid drivers license.
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Work schedules are normally 8 or 12 hours.
• May be scheduled for rotating days off.
• Must be able to work any scheduled times, including overnight and weekend shifts.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including extra hours on short notice.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Climbing ladders and/or stairways.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. repeatedly and up to 50 lbs. frequently for up to 12 hours.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel toe shoes, earplugs, safety glasses, hairnet and beard net (if applicable))
• Ability to use hand truck, drum dolly, and electric pallet jack as needed
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently assist in the operation of lift trucks.
• Performs housekeeping duties in work area, including sweeping, mopping, picking up, forklift truck clean, and disposing of trash.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Safely move material to and from storage, machines and finished goods areas.
• Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, workstations, and within other areas of assignment.
• Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor.
• Ability to read and understand material labels and work orders.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with forklift training.

Benefits

• Benefits first of the month following date of permanent hire - full medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry
• To be part of a successful multicultural company
• An empowering environment
• Training opportunities (e.g. The Mondi Academy)
• Health benefits
• Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED