Forklift Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to pass a company-administered forklift training and evaluation in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system.
• Full understanding of forklift operations, including electric or propane forklifts.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, double-wide forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to complete basic paperwork or use handheld scanners and inventory systems.
• Basic math and reading skills to follow instructions and count products.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Ability to reach frequently with hands and arms; occasionally stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision sufficient for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and adjusting focus.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds, sit or stand for 8 or more hours, and push and pull as required.
• Ability to maneuver forklifts safely in tight or congested areas.
• Willingness to work the night shift, 12 hours per day on a 2/2/3 schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of loading and unloading, staging, and inventory rotation (FIFO/FEFO).

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trucks safely and promptly to serve customers.
• Plan supply and material needs by reviewing production schedules and arranging deliveries to the production area.
• Retrieve supplies and materials by reviewing specifications, locating and verifying items, securing pallets on trucks, and moving pallets to production locations.
• Maintain production-area inventory by anticipating and tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
• Clear production areas by securing and moving finished pallets and relocating empty pallets.
• Log movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain a safe work environment by monitoring pedestrian traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with safety and legal regulations.
• Keep forklifts operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Interact with and maintain positive relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Complete special projects and other assignments or duties as required by management.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations, GMPs, and DrinkPAK policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, and productivity.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Company-paid 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, and 50% coverage for dependents.
• Cell phone stipend.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Enriching lifestyle accounts.
• Formal development programs.