Forklift Operator

Location: Glenwood

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
  
 Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
  
 The location in Glenwood, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Forklift Operator. This job is full-time permanent.
  RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.
 Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
 Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks
 Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates along with parent rolls with clamp trucks around the storage facility
 Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
 Checking loads are secure
 Stacking empty pallets
 Performing daily equipment checks including safety inspections and lubricating fork trucks
 Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
 Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards
 Dumping materials into machine hoppers
 Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Basic math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required
 High degree of attention required to prevent damage or injury to others; promote a safe work environment
 Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
 Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
 Maintain a clean & safe environment
 May be required to use RF scanner gun
 Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license required
 Forklift certification per OSHA standards
 Physical demands and abilities
 Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
 Have a good sense of balance, eye-hand-foot coordination
 Ability to assess weights, judge distances and heights
 Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

What you gain by working with us:
 
 Entry base pay - $18.54
 $2,000 Sign On Bonus for new hires
 Weekly Attendance Bonus $2.00 per hour
 Production Bonus – up to $3.00 per hour
 Night Shift differential - $1.00 per hour
 Opportunity for paid overtime at time and a half rate
 Immediately eligible for paid vacation
 12 paid holidays annually
 Affordable medical, dental, & vision coverage
 401k w/Company Match up to 4%
 401k Automatic Company Contribution up to 6.5%
 Company paid Life Insurance
 Company paid Short Term Disability
 Company paid Long Term Disability
 Employee assistance program for personnel and family members
 Support for training and development
 Referral Bonus – up to $1,000 per referral.
 Respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment
  
 You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
 Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
 Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  
 To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on Linked In, Instagram and Twitter.