Forklift Operator, 1st Shift

Job Overview

To thrive as a Forklift Operator, you must be able to easily coordinate the receipt, transfer, and shipping of materials while servicing the manufacturing departments. In this role, you will use various power industrial vehicles (PIV) throughout your shifts, including reach trucks, forklifts, and a clamp truck.

A standard shift will include receiving deliveries by completing the appropriate paperwork and unloading the truck before either staging or storing that material within the facility. Additionally, you will receive calls from the Filling and Milling departments to pull and stage materials for them as needed for production. You are expected to maintain a clean and safe workspace and dock area throughout your shift.

You will also be responsible for completing scheduled cycle counts to help maintain an accurate inventory of raw materials. A scan gun and/or tablet is used for these cycle counts, so a basic understanding of computer systems is vital.

• Lifting individual paint cans or full cases containing up to 75 lbs, multiple times throughout the day.
• Receiving deliveries, completing paperwork, unloading trucks, staging or storing materials.
• Pulling and staging materials for the Filling and Milling departments as needed.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workspace and dock area.
• Completing scheduled cycle counts using scan gun or tablet.

• High school education required.
• Previous forklift experience preferred; training will be provided and forklift certification required.
• Confident navigating basic computer systems; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Demonstrated dedication to safety and pride in a strong safety record.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and perform repetitive lifting tasks.

• Base pay starts at $21.50/hr with a $0.50/hr increase at 6 months and another $0.50/hr increase at one year.
• Shift differential: $3/hr for shifts starting at 12 PM or later.
• Quarterly and holiday bonuses available.
• Accrual of 15 paid vacation days after the first year plus 5 days of sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match and annual profit‑sharing payments.
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
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BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. BEHR is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an internet‑based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.

The following posters are provided: E‑Verify Participation Poster (English & Spanish) and E‑Verify Right‑to‑Work Poster (English & Spanish).