Forklift Operator

Position: Forklift Operator I
Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.
 Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.
 Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.
 Now you understand why since
1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!
 Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Forklift Operator I, who is responsible for prepping shipments, loading, and unloading product, and supporting general warehouse operations using warehouse equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

Operate forklift, hand truck / warehouse carts, pallet jack, and/or other equipment in a professional and safe manner
 Organize and prepare customer orders with a high degree of quality and accuracy
 Transfer supplies from department to department to meet production or shipping demand
 Properly store and label all materials and finished product
 May prepare billing processes and paperwork for warehouse and drop ship orders
 May be required to record transactions via computer in ERP system
 Perform cycle counting as required
 Notify leadership of non-compliant ware
 Responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and organized to cGMP standards
 Comply with all ISO standards
 Support company and branch metrics
 Fulfill the employee portion of the Berlin Values
 Other tasks as required
 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
 High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
 Prior warehouse and forklift operator experience strongly preferred.
 Required to take and pass the Company Forklift Certification program, which ensures you will be able to operate a forklift in accordance with Berlin Packaging’s safety guidelines. Failure to pass the exam results in the Company ending your employment.
 Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with high attention to detail.
 Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to learn.
 Has a positive attitude and contributes to a positive team culture.
 Self-motivated; reliable, with strong initiative and results orientation.
 Model safe work practices.
 Basic computer skills.
 IL Base Pay Range
 $19—$22 USD
 Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:
 Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
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Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
 Profit sharing
 401(k) with company match
 Medical insurance including dental insurance
 Health Savings Account (HSA)
 Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
 Vision insurance options
 Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
 Health club reimbursement
 Tuition reimbursement
 529 college savings plan
 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
 Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
 Employee referral program
 Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
 Company sponsored short- and long-term disability
 At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
 Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
 Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.
 
* Please note that any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
 
* This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
 
* Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.
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