Forklift Operator

Description

Vermont Cider Company is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team and assist with day-to-day warehouse operations located in Middlebury and Brandon, VT. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack products in our warehouse. This role requires attention to safety protocols and efficient handling of materials. This is an 8 hour shift working Monday to Friday.

• Operate forklifts to transport materials and products within the warehouse
• Load and unload goods from trucks and containers
• Inspection of Goods
• Delivery of parcels to internal staff
• Ensure the safe and efficient stacking of products in designated areas
• Coordinate inbound / outbound shipments to & from Exchange Street.
• Conduct regular inspections of forklifts and report any maintenance needs
• Generate documents from multiple computer programs and complete
• Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols at all times
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movements
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Forklift experience required. Forklift Certified (Certification available through the company)
• Proven experience operating forklifts
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as a Team
• Good communication skills
• Basic math skills for inventory management
• Computer skills including navigating spread sheets
• Physical stamina to lift items up to 50lbs and operate machinery
• Experience in a manufacturing environment desired.
• Some overtime required occasionally to accommodate trucks

Vermont Cider Company offers a comprehensive benefit package including bonus plan, 401k match, paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life & accidental insurance, and more!

We reinvigorated American hard cider in 1991 and continue to lead the category through our commitment to crafting innovative and refreshing hard ciders. Vermont Cider Co. crafts a variety of ciders for a variety of consumers. Our portfolio is as diverse as our fans. There’s iconic Woodchuck, fruit-forward Wyder’s and most recently Vermont Cider Co. introduced Day Chaser, a spirit based RTD canned cocktail with a variety of styles featuring real tequila and real vodka.

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Vermont Cider Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Employment is subject to verification of background investigation.