Forklift Operator Trainee

About the role

This position performs the transport, loading and offloading of materials and other warehouse duties in a timely and safe manner to fulfill the needs of production and our customers. This role is pivotal to maintaining production flow, ensuring we can provide quality products to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Follows outlined duties as assigned in daily inbound / outbound schedule from warehouse management.
• Maintains the principles of first in / first out (FIFO) in the storage and retrieval of materials.
• Transport materials and finished goods within production and warehouse facilities.
• Coincides with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to ensure the efficient performance of warehouse and production processes.
• Prioritizes multiple tasks to maximize work efficiency.
• Sanitation duties as required to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred Forklift certification is required.
• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.
• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English (both written and oral).
• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.
• Must be able to communicate using plant 2-way radio system.

Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Pay

A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is $25.70