Forklift Driver ; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift

In the Forklift Driver role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle to perform tasks such as storing, shipping, and receiving. This role supports the Warehouse Manager, Supervisor, and Production team.

• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Notify appropriate departments of issues related to Warehouse, Shipping, Maintenance, Quality, etc.
• Perform housekeeping duties at the work center, such as sweeping.
• Load and unload trailers and containers.
• Move, stack, and stage products (e.g., boxes, preforms, resin, trays).
• Pick and pull orders, perform receivings, and putaways.
• Consolidate partial pallets, raw materials, or finished goods.
• Verify Pack IDs.
• Count products and materials.
• Lock and unlock doors, open and close the yard gate.
• Check the status of machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all tasks and responsibilities of a Material Handler II.
• Properly utilize the Ginder.
• Manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Be committed to the success of the organization.

Must be able to:

• Sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Wear safety footwear classified as ANSI Z41.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work in varying warehouse temperatures.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified to operate sit-down, counterbalance, reach truck, and/or order picker.
• At least 1 year of warehouse experience involving warehouse practices.
• Minimum of 1 year forklift experience.
• Experience with RF equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse/mechanical equipment.
• Experience in the plastic bottle industry or manufacturing is a plus but not required.

• Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan with employer contributions of 3%, up to 4%.
• Vacation and sick pay.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance ($25K policy).

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate based on veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.