Forklift Driver

Overview

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

• Assist in the preparation and / or assembly of packaging materials including labeling, sleeving, forming cartons, palletizing, and staging work areas.
• Assist in the set-up of production equipment such as tape machines and staplers.
• Assist in unloading trucks.
• Pick, Pull and Stage delivery orders.
• Assist in the loading of delivery vehicles.
• Assist in various janitorial duties.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance of the immediate work area.
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures.
• Follow all manufacturing and warehouse procedures per GMP and FDA requirements.
• Receive goods and verify match with packing list

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Be certified to operate various forklift trucks.
• Must be able to communicate efficiently with all personnel.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Be familiar with procedures such as lock-out/tag-out, confined space, HAZMAT, forklift safety and various other safety measures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• The employee may be required to stand for extended periods of time.
• The employee may be required to sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee may be required to walk between different departmental offices.
• The employee may be required to frequently stand, stoop, bend, listen, talk, hear, reach for objects with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk up and down stairs.
• The employee may be required to get in and out of forklift trucks.
• The employee is occasionally required to handle up to 750 pounds.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $19 - $22 per hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note:

This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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