Lift Truck Operator

Novolex • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • $21

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.
Our Sustainability Commitment
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.
Compensation: Weekly pay, Wage starting at $21.06/HR, plus $1/HR night shift differential (7p - 3a)
Shifts - Monday through Friday: DAY, 7:00am - 3:00pm NIGHT, 7:00pm - 3:00am
PLEASE be sure to list your current/two most recent positions on the application, particularly if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Unload and receive packing and regrind trailers.
Stage shipments for transfers
Move regrind/virgin material to/from lines.
Create and put away Hus.
Keep production supplied with correct packaging.
Dump trash using tippers.
Operate stretch wrapper.
Drain railcars.
Other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Basic math and computer skills
• Forklift certification/license
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Pretest ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally and work closely and productively as part of a cross. functional team
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to safety load and unload materials to/from designated storage areas, racks and shelves, or vehicles
• Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.
• Can demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe order.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required
• Ability to feed and operate grinder without jamming or damaging grinder system
• Can demonstrate ability to accurately count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled, using daily production sheet or work ticket
• Can demonstrate proper techniques used to arrange materials/items in specified sequence for assembly and/or distribution
• Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems
• Demonstrates ability to be a self starter and work independently to complete assignments/responsibilities
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize workload as required
• Must be able to: Climb approved ladders and moveable steps
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifts up to 75 lbs. All lifts over 75 lbs require 2-person lift or mechanical assistance
• Possess adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Unload and receive packing and regrind trailers.
• Stage shipments for transfers
• Move regrind/virgin material to/from lines.
• Create and put away Hus.
• Keep production supplied with correct packaging.
• Dump trash using tippers.
• Operate stretch wrapper.
• Drain railcars.
• Other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• opportunities for advancement
• skills development to advanced education programs
• training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED