Lift Truck Operator
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's 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 Shipping Loader role is responsible for loading and unloading finished goods trailers from nose to tail.
Requirements
- At least six (6) months of warehouse experience.
- At least one (1) year of forklift experience.
- Experience working in extreme weather conditions.
- Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Basic mathematics skills
- Effective oral and written communication.
- Ability to work in a self-directed position and be a self-starter.
- Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)
- Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)
- Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
- Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)
- Must be physically able to work in a hot/cold environment.
- Must be forklift certified.
- Must be physically capable of performing essential job duties.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds frequently.
- Maintain an excellent driving record and have a personal vehicle.
- High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Locate the product identified on the shipping document.
- Operate lift truck to transport products from the warehouse to the loading area.
- Complete a product movement sheet when a product is pulled from or returned to a location to achieve inventory accuracy goals.
- Verify that the design numbers and the loaded quantities are the same as what is requested on the shipping documents.
- Load and unload product by hand as specified in shipping document.
- Store finished products and supplies received from other plants and vendors.
- Inspect trailers and complete associated paperwork.
- Secure trailers.
- Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
- Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.
- Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
- Maintains excellent safety record.
- Maintains excellent attendance record.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
- We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs, and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
