Ship Fork Truck Operator

Akers Packaging Service•Middletown, OH

About The Position

The Ship Fork Truck Operator operates a powered industrial fork truck to transport finished product from the converting operation and load it into trailers for shipment to customers or an outside warehouse. The role also unloads inbound trailers containing raw materials, purchased product, or finished goods from the warehouse; completes shipping paperwork; performs daily fork truck inspections; and maintains housekeeping in shipping areas and trailers. The position supports the company’s focus on being a solutions provider and its values of Help First, Take Ownership, Do the Right Thing, and Expect Excellence. This role works Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The work is fast-paced and requires adapting to changing company, customer, and people needs. It involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling objects, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The operator regularly lifts up to 20 pounds, frequently lifts 20–35 pounds, and rarely lifts more than 35 pounds; lifting over 50 pounds requires team or mechanical assistance. The role includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, outside weather conditions, and vibration. Required systems include ERP system Kiwi and ADP Workforce Now.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a GED or high school diploma.
Demonstrate clear communication, listening, and teamwork.
Be patient, solution-oriented, accountable, and able to handle conflict and confrontational situations.
Have a good work ethic, focus on tasks, and be willing to extend extra effort.
Be able to follow existing structure and create structure where needed.
Be resilient, show a sense of urgency, and follow up to ensure quality task completion.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and frequent movement as described.

Nice To Haves

Fork Truck Operator’s License

Responsibilities

Remove units of finished product from conveyor lines at the banding operation.
Transport units to staging areas in preparation for shipment.
Transport units into outbound trailers for shipment to customers or the warehouse.
Unload inbound trailers containing raw materials, purchased product, or finished goods from the warehouse.
Complete required paperwork, including quantities and unit counts on the Factory Job Ticket and Shipping Bill of Lading.
Perform daily fork truck inspections.
Maintain good housekeeping in shipping areas and trailers.
Work more than 40 hours when business needs arise.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other tasks or duties deemed necessary by management.