Production (Forklift) Lift Op 2 NIGHT 8pm-8am - TAYLORSVILLE

Paragon Films, Inc. • Township of Taylorsville, NC

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About The Position

The Production Lift Operator 2 supplies production lines with raw materials and properly packages, labels, and stages finished products for shipment. The position helps ensure internal quality standards are met for pallets before shipment and supports production staff by keeping raw materials available. The operator must follow established procedures for safe and efficient forklift operation and works under established guidelines.

The role includes developing skills across additional production and shipping tasks. It requires standing and walking on concrete floors during 12-hour shifts and working indoors in heat or cold in a moderately loud environment. Personal protective equipment is required when performing job functions. The schedule is 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with overtime, shift rotations, and schedule changes involved.

Requirements

• At least one and a half years of relevant forklift experience, demonstrated safety and proficiency, and successful completion of Paragon Films' internal certification process.
• Thorough training and demonstrated proficiency in Line Operator duties within Paragon Films.
• Technical aptitude to understand machinery and systems in a production environment.
• Ability to learn software, scanning functions, data entry, and basic computer tasks.
• Sound judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with rapid changes; ability to manage multiple tasks and unexpected delays while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to practice and promote teamwork.
• Internal customer-service skills.
• Dependability regarding attendance and punctuality, and ability to be on call as needed for maintenance issues.
• Ability to communicate in English in written and spoken form.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to hold, touch, feel, grip, squeeze, push, and pull; perform regular pushing, pulling, and forward exertion; and regularly extend arms overhead.
• Manual dexterity with arms and hands.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously on a concrete floor for 12-hour shifts; frequently stand, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat; occasionally kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and climb on uneven surfaces; and regularly twist at the hip and waist and rotate the neck.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 45–55 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person and over a paging system.
• Ability to meet requirements for and use all required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Continuously supply production lines with raw materials to prevent production delays.
• Wrap and stage finished-product skids for movement to the warehouse, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Weigh and complete scrap reports and submit them to the Team Manager.
• Package products properly, including wrapping and reading labels and applying them correctly.
• Label and wrap unused raw materials before returning them to inventory.
• Cross-train in shipping and learn receiving duties, including unloading cores, using dock levelers, and unloading a pallet truck, with supervision.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks in the assigned area throughout the shift.
• Perform Line Operator duties when staffing needs require.
• Complete other duties as requested or assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed