Distribution Forklift Operator (Forklift Opr PR12) 1st Shift Waverly NE

Summary

This position is responsible for loading and unloading supply trucks, tracking and storing material inventories, and rotating throughout the day to the box line as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload, stack, and/or store and track inventories of supplies
• Empty trash from box room daily
• Load cardboard recycling truck with boxes and combos
• Able to operate and obtain a forklift license
• Stack boxes on pallets by product code
• Keeping the area clean
• All other duties assigned by leader

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Able to lift continuously up to 50 lbs stacking pallets

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 6 months' production experience preferred
• Must have six months of forklift experience documented in the application

Communication Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to read labels, order summaries, and communicate via radio

Physical Requirements / Environment

• Stand/Walk: Continuously up to 8 hours
• Lift/Carry: Frequently (up to 50 lbs.)
• Push/Pull: Frequently (up to 50 lbs)
• Bend/stoop/squat: Frequently
• Physical Environment: Continuously working around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (Below 40° F)
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Pay

$19.10/hr + $2.50/hr attendance bonus. 2nd shift receives a $2 shift differential.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend work.

• 1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm or upon completion of assigned work
• 2nd Shift: 4:30 pm – 1:00 am or upon completion of assigned work