Forklift Driver

About the role

Support the operation of a fast‑paced packaging manufacturing facility. The position involves loading and unloading trucks, warehousing product and materials, supplying production lines, performing visual quality inspections, and ensuring accurate unit and truck counts and paperwork. Training on a computerized scanner for inventory control will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks; warehouse product and materials.
• Supply production lines with requested product and/or components safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all units are banded properly, have clearly visible load tags, and have no broken or missing straps.
• Perform final visual quality inspection of units.
• Verify unit and truck counts are correct and that all paperwork is accurate.
• Use a computerized scanner for inventory control.
• Unload incoming material as needed.
• Read and understand order spec sheets, load tags, and unitizing/palletizing information.
• Measure and perform basic math using a tape measure (to 1/16”).
• Complete Lift Truck Training and pass written and driving skills tests to become a certified Lift Truck Operator.
• Adapt to and uphold plant safety culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification with 3‑5 years of forklift experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as needed.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English; math skills will be assessed.
• Ability to read and understand order spec sheets, load tags, and basic measurements.
• Capability to perform basic computer tasks.
• Successful completion of Lift Truck Training and certification.
• Ability to fit into plant safety culture.
• Pass a background check and pre‑employment drug screen.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Mental health benefits
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time and holidays
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Corporate culture emphasizing integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

Pay

$20.50 per hour after the probationary period. $21.66 per hour for 2nd‑shift positions.

Schedule

• 2nd shift: Monday‑Friday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. or 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• 3rd shift: 11 p.m. – 7 a.m.
• Overtime and weekend work as needed.