Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator – Fernley NV Compensation

Base hourly rate: $24.77

Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:30 pm (occasional Saturdays as needed)

• Show initiative in supporting safety across the plant; participate in committees as required.
• Identify and report mechanical or operational difficulties with truck, car, or other equipment.
• Use safe work practices and always report hazardous conditions.
• Ensure accurate order picking.
• Ensure orders meet shipping and receiving deadlines.
• Ensure high‑quality loading workmanship.
• Maximize FIFO and reduce scrap cost.
• Maximize storage space for finished goods and staging area.
• Achieve company objectives and meet internal and external customer expectations.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards for storage and distribution.
• Continuously comply with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Assist in cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and meet metrics.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment while maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Complete special projects directed by the distribution center manager and senior management.
• Assist with all receiving and shipping functions.

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position.

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in warehouse and distribution.
• Forklift experience required; sit‑down, propane preferred.
• Ability to load and unload flatbeds and dry vans.
• Good communication skills.
• Integrity.
• Time management.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of appointment system.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling).
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful work environment.
• Ability to safely and effectively work in an often‑dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
• Ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12‑hour (or 8‑hour) rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• Ability to reach or work above shoulder height.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Johns Manville offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans; a wellness program and critical illness insurance; a 401(k) plan with a company match; paid vacation, sick leave and parental leave; basic life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; an employee assistance program; business travel accident coverage; supplemental life insurance; accidental death and dismemberment insurance;

tax‑saving accounts such as health spending, traditional flexible spending and dependent care accounts; and a tuition reimbursement program for eligible undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long‑term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.