Forklift Driver

Overview

Forklift Driver | Salisbury | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

 

 

 

 

Available Shifts: 

• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 7:00PM rotating shift with every other weekend off

Compensation:

• $19.52/hr based on expierence 
• Skill based wage increase 3 months into employment 
• Eligible for Annual Wage Increase
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

 

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

• Operate all warehouse equipment required to transfer finished goods and other products to the appropriate areas. All warehouse equipment includes, but is not limited to, forklift, and clamp truck.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently following department standards.
• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high-volume production environment.
• Support WMS functions related to inventory and load management (IE. Pick list, PGI).
• Check the accuracy of the finished product count, product ID, order destination, and carrier ID before loading any vehicle and accurately complete all required paperwork
• All transfer of products and materials must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and accountability and follow the established standard processes and procedures.
• Must adhere to all safety standards, Standard Work Instruction Sheet (SWIS), and company policies.
• Maintain work area in an organized, safe, and clean manner
• All duties are performed with a focus on safety.
• Know the locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete the forklift checklist which includes daily inspection of forklifts.
• Ability to change the forklift propane tank required.
• The job responsibilities in this job description are not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year recent forklift experience preferred
• Minimum of one year sit-down experience required
• Must be able to work 12 hour shift
• Must obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications during employment.
• Must have proven experience working in a fast paced Warehouse/Logistics environment
• Prior use of RF barcode reader and vehicle mounted (VMU) computer systems preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Push-pull attachment operation a plus
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing (English required)
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with little supervision
• Will be required to be certified in Lockout/Tag Out and Forklift Operation upon assignment

 

Physical Requirements:

 

• Will be exposed to hot temperatures during the summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. • There may be some exposure to dust inside the warehouse.• Exposure to machine noise is possible. Ear protection is provided but not required.• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. • Frequent: Sitting, kneeling/crawling/bending: stair climbing, carrying: 0-40 lbs. for 5-10 feet, out-reaching, standing, walking• Occasional: Stoop/Squat, Ladder/Steps Climbing, Bend/Twist• Repetitive Use of wrist, hands, fingers, shoulde