2nd Shift Production Forklift Operator

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Full-time Regular Louisville, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Annually

Location: Hood Container – Louisville South Pay: $19.00 - $20.00/hour (based on experience), plus shift differential Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.)
Employment Type: Full-time | Hourly | On-site

Hood Container is looking for skilled Forklift Operator to join our high-performing team in Louisville, Kentucky. If you’re safety-driven, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, this is your chance to grow with a national leader in sustainable packaging.

• Ensure inventory accuracy by verifying materials entering and leaving the warehouse.
• Keep the warehouse and production floor organized, and safe.
• Partner with Production Planning to ensure materials are available for upcoming orders.
• Pull and prepare jobs for the next shift’s production run.
• Quickly fulfill material replenishment requests to avoid production delays.
• Handle and load scrap materials efficiently.
• Operate and maintain a forklift safely to prevent damage to products, equipment, and personnel.
• Inspect propane cylinders to ensure they are stored properly and filled as required.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on forklifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience: At least 2
  years of warehousing and inventory control experience.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Skills: Basic computer proficiency, strong math skills, and attention to detail.
• Safety Focus: Committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Career Growth: We invest in paid training and development to help you advance your career.
• Supportive & Empowering Culture: Join a team that values your contributions and helps you unbox your potential
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• Sustainable & Growing Industry: Build a future in the corrugated packaging industry with a company that’s expanding nationwide.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned Mill to Market company specializing in container board, kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high-graphic displays, and contract packaging
. Over the last decade, we've grown into one of the top ten Paper & Packaging Companies in the U.S.

Our commitment to customer satisfaction, employee well-being, sustainability, and operational excellence drives our success.

We believe in building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills—because the more inclusive we are, the better we work together.

Monday to Friday 3:30pm - 2am, OT on Saturday