Forklift Operator, Packaging (BT Stacker)

About the role

The Forklift Operator, Packaging under supervision performs a variety of duties relating to the packaging of manufactured product. These activities include but are not limited to: packaging records and standard operating procedures. This position is also responsible for cleaning equipment and work areas, and following proper documentation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all product and components required for daily production are in the appropriate staging area in a timely manner to ensure availability before production begins.
• Once a project is completed ensure any remaining product/components are returned back to inventory.
• Operates equipment properly and per training.
• Perform quality checks on work.
• If defects are found notify lead/supervisor immediately.
• Inspect finished product continually through process to identify defects.
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment, attention to detail in the working environment.
• Follow GMPs and written SOPs.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations.
• Perform work in a timely manner.
• Operate forklifts in a safe and appropriate manner to insure no damage occurs to the product, pallet racks, forklifts, and other equipment while loading/unloading, transferring, and storing products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to quickly move hands in order to package product in a timely manner
• Basic math skills required to control inventory
• Good communication skills
• Able to understand, speak, write and read English

Qualifications

Required: 3 months experience working in a packaging line; 6 months forklift experience; experience working independently as well as in a team environment; high school diploma or GED.

Preferred: Problem-solving skills; prior general safety training.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Company-observed U.S. Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Program
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Personal Leave
• Time off for voting