Forklift Operator

Division: Southern Pine
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8pm until 4am
From: $39,240 annually

About Us

Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability. Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on-the-job training, learning, and opportunities for career advancement. Fast-paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle.

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs, and much more)
• CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5,250 for CDL school tuition (for qualified candidates)

Responsibilities

• Operation of powered industrial equipment while following UNITED safety policy
• Verify all product/full goods/raw materials incoming and outgoing
• Stacking loads properly
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform daily forklift inspections
• Correctly rotate product/materials
• Responsible for following all warehouse operating procedures
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Less than high school education; or up to 1-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift experience preferred
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Ability to work with all functional team members

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety-toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

Requirement Frequency Sit Frequently (F) = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) Stand Occasionally (O) = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs) Walk Occasionally (O) Bend Occasionally (O) Kneel/Squat Occasionally (O) Climb Stairs Occasionally (O) Crawling None (X) = 0% (0 hrs) Overhead Reach Limited (L) = 1% (1 hr) Typing None (X) Vehicle Operation Repeatedly (R) = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs) PPE/Special Clothing Continuously (C) = 76%-100% (7+ hrs) Grasp Occasionally (O) Push/Pull Occasionally (O) Fine Manipulation Occasionally (O) Lift up to 50 lbs Occasionally (O) Carry up to 50 lbs Occasionally (O) Pushing up to 50 lbs Occasionally (O) Pulling up to 50 lbs Occasionally (O) Exposure to Water None (X) Exposure to Chemicals Limited (L) Exposure to Weather Frequently (F) Exposure to Noise Frequently (F)