Forklift Operator

About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.

Our Chemical & Environmental Safety division is a market leader, providing a wide range of essential products that ensure chemical and environmental compliance across numerous industries. We manufacture equipment designed for the secure storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials, including chemical safety cabinets, spill containment systems, and safety cans. Our comprehensive product portfolio also includes safety showers, eyewashes, and chemical labeling items, all aimed at protecting workers and assets.

This holistic approach to hazardous materials management helps reduce the risk of accidents and environmental harm.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely completing the daily activities needed to meet customer specific requirements. This pertains to labeling, cross-docking, drop-shipping, and stock orders in a timely manner. This position pulls orders, verifies accuracy, and uses Best Practices to protect product for shipment. Loads orders into trucks/containers or small package lines.

In this role, you will report directly to the Shipping Supervisor, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3-5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.

As a member of our Forklift Operator Team, you’ll play a crucial role in the movement of finished goods. With a strong focus on safety and reliability, the Forklift Operator Team collaborates closely with other departments. Their expertise and commitment to excellence reflect Justrite Safety Group’s values, ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

• Actively pursues continuous improvement, in a team environment, using Lean Tactics to ensure to contribute positively to providing total customer satisfaction, while improving the environment.
• Participates in scanned physical inventories as needed.
• Inspects and checks forklift for safe and proper operation. Completes forklift inspection forms.
• Determines from sales orders which product to pull and uses Best Practices to match product with sales orders. Thereafter, verifies accuracy.
• Operates UPS, Fed Ex, and shipping computers to generate packaging lists and labels for sales orders, and transmits EDI to UPS and Fed Ex.
• Applies labels, packing list, and any special instructions to packages, including international documents and CSR documents, skid height, special labeling, layer quantities, “fruit basket” packages, placards, routing guidelines.
• Secures product to skid according to Customer Specific Requirements and/or Best Practices.
• Lifts packages weighing up to 150 pounds onto small package conveyor and/or skids.
• Assists in maintaining department in accordance with good housekeeping practices and visual management.
• Observes all ISO safety and environmental procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• A high degree of attention is required to ensure injury prevention.
• Motivated, organized, and have the ability to coordinate multi and changing priorities while paying close attention to detail.
• Ability to move or lift packages weighing up to…