Forklift Operator

Mamava is transforming the culture of breastfeeding and workplace wellness with human-centered lactation and privacy pod solutions. The category creator of freestanding lactation pods and the leading expert in lactation design, Mamava has provided private, dignified, and comfortable spaces to pump or nurse, at work and on the go since 2013. With the addition of Talk Box solutions—sound-resistant spaces for calls, meetings, telehealth, and focused work—Mamava is now the first, only and most-trusted provider specializing in full-spectrum privacy spaces.

Women-founded and led, the company is headquartered in Burlington, VT, and designs, engineers, and assembles its pods at Mamava Manufacturing in Springfield, VT.

The Forklift Operator reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for performing various tasks including operation, inspection, and maintenance of machinery, daily use of a forklift to move raw materials and finished goods, as well as the construction of crating.

This is an hourly, full-time position based in our Springfield facility.

Operate, maintain and do daily inspection of the forklift

Move materials to and from all work centers and facility racking

Load and unload trucks using a forklift and/or pallet jack

Physical receipt and inspection of incoming materials

Fabricate and assemble crating for shipment

Operate a floor scrubber when required

Maintain a clean and organized work station daily

Assist in other areas as needed

High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience

Ability to complete and pass the forklift certification program

Experience with woodworking equipment such as chop saw, table saw, fastener drivers, staplers etc.

Trustworthy, reliable, punctual, able to work with little supervision

Ability to read blueprints or production schematics a plus

Flexible attitude in order to work in different departments when necessary

Capacity to stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

Comfortable wearing of Personal Protective Equipment