Forklift Operator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, lift trucks, hoists, or other material handling equipment in a high traffic industrial environment.
• Accurately utilize an electronic scanning system to track inventory levels and product location.
• Responsible for regularly completing pre-operation inspection and reporting equipment faults or damages to leadership or maintenance.
• Pick orders and prepare shipments for transport, consolidate partial pallets, and operate the shrink wrap machine as needed.
• Receive materials into the plant from suppliers and other Safco locations.
• Move product and/or materials throughout the facility, including loading and unloading trailers.
• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.

Required Education, Experience And Skills

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must be stand-up and sit-down forklift certified (or willing to become).
• Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Previous experience reading, following, and/or completing detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• 1+ year experience operating mobile equipment or comparable experience in place of education.
• Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of distribution documentation: pick lists, packing slips, and bills of lading.
• Knowledge of warehouse organization, workflow as well as basic inventory control.

About Our Company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products. Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco. Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.