Forklift Operator

Forklift Driver

Our client has been an industry leader in the Timberlake NC area for many years. Due to service expansion, we are currently searching for motivated self-starters to fill their open positions.

Position Summary:

To operate various forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, store, stage and count merchandise to be shipped and/or received. To fill orders to be shipped and to receive material to be stored. Ensures the timely delivery of materials to other departments. Maintains a safe and organized Finished Goods area to ensure its efficient operation.

Position Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage and load into trailers.
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage free.
• Utilize bar code gun to log stock into bin locations.
• Report all quality variances to the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor or Assistant.
• Operate various forklifts in a safe and efficient manner and maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Use wrapper to wrap loads.
• On a daily basis, inspect various forklifts to be used and report repair needs to the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor or Assistant.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Assist with all shift paperwork.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to do counts accurately.
• Prior forklift driving experience is required.

Requirements include:

• Previous tobacco experience a plus but not required
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Physical ability to be able to lift weights to around 50 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime and/or additional shift to meet production requirements.
• Teamwork, Coordination, Dependability.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Benefits:

• Minium rate of $15.50 hourly rate of pay (12-hour shifts)
• Monday – Friday work schedule moving to 4 days after the holidays.
• Multiple Healthcare Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident, Disability, Life
• Direct Deposit/Pay Cards
• 401(k)
• Referral Bonuses

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