Material Handler (Sit Down Forklift) 1st Shift

PAC Worldwide • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PAC by ProAmpac is hiring a Material Handler-Forklift Driver for its manufacturing plant. The role uses a sit-down forklift to move raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse, stage materials at production equipment, and remove materials from the end of the production line. The handler performs operational safety checks on the forklift before and after every shift and contributes to the safe, efficient manufacture and shipment of products as part of a warehouse team.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with 8-hour shifts and mandatory overtime, including weekends and coverage for employee absences. The employee may be trained in other plant areas and may be assigned other related duties. Pay starts at $18.50 per hour, with weekly pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in manufacturing or a distribution center.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Commitment to safe forklift operation, including observing safety rules, using the horn, and maintaining proper speeds.
• Ability to complete the daily forklift pre-inspection sheet before operating equipment.
• Satisfactory completion of the internal forklift training program.
• Detail-oriented, with good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts and mandatory overtime, including weekends and coverage for absences.
• Willingness to train in other areas of the plant.
• Ability to follow supervisors’ directions and procedures, prioritize tasks, and display a sense of urgency.
• Reliability and punctuality, with a team-oriented and positive attitude.
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with resilience, commitment, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse using a sit-down forklift.
• Perform forklift operational safety checks before and after every shift and complete the daily pre-inspection sheet before operating equipment.
• Operate the forklift safely, following safety rules, using the horn, and maintaining proper speeds.
• Stage raw materials for orders at production equipment in a timely manner.
• Scan materials in D365 to maintain inventory levels accurately.
• Stretch-wrap and correctly stage completed pallets of product.
• Remove trash from departments and place it in the proper container.
• Maintain a clean and organized raw material warehouse.
• Communicate and collaborate with the warehouse team to support efficient production and safe shipment of products.
• Follow supervisors’ directions and established procedures, prioritize tasks, and work with a sense of urgency.
• Train in other areas of the plant as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $18.50 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Medical benefits.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary options.
• 401(k) eligibility on the first day of employment, with a company match after six months.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year.
• Paid holidays beginning on the first day of employment.
• Perks and discounts for local and national retailers and organizations.
• Opportunities for overtime.

What This Job Offers

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