Lift Truck Associate

About the Company

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. With manufacturing and sourcing expertise spanning resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more, Novolex provides customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.

About the Role

This role is responsible for loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving all inbound and outbound materials, parts, and supplies, as well as logging and delivering them to designated areas. Employees will generally focus on warehouse and material handling functions.

Compensation: $21.59 an hour plus a $1.00 shift premium, paid weekly. Night shift available: 5:20 PM to 5:30 AM, with 3 paid breaks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload all inbound and outbound shipments, including boxes, bags, miscellaneous parts, and supplies, after verifying trailer wheels are chocked.
• Verify packing lists by counting received items, sign and date packing lists, and enter information into SAP.
• Deliver materials to designated departments daily; promptly handle air freight or emergency shipments and forward packing lists to purchasing.
• Place cartons and bags in proper warehouse locations and maintain the carton storage area.
• Deliver cartons and bags to the production staging area as needed.
• Perform periodic cycle counts of cartons and bags upon request.
• Prepare shipments with proper packing lists attached.
• Complete a physical count of in-house parts immediately after each production run.
• Perform various SAP functions in the Team Leader’s absence.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Forklift certification or license.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs; occasional lifts up to 75 lbs (all lifts over 75 lbs require a 2-person lift or mechanical assistance).
• Ability to climb approved ladders and movable steps.
• Ability to heed safety warnings, devices, and alarms.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to establish cause-and-effect relationships in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Competencies

Communication & Teamwork

• Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• Ability to work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to create and exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork.

Safety

• Understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Safely load and unload materials to and from designated storage areas, racks, shelves, or vehicles.

Quality & Housekeeping

• Develop and maintain ISO-compliant processes.
• Maintain work area in clean, safe order.

Operate Equipment

• Operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required.
• Feed and operate grinder without jamming or damaging the grinder system.

Inventory Control & Management

• Accurately count, weigh, and record the number of units of materials moved or handled using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Use proper techniques to arrange materials or items in specified sequences for assembly or distribution.
• Accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems.

Organization

• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently to complete assignments and responsibilities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload as required.

Benefits

Novolex offers comprehensive and competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A variety of well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Community engagement through the Focused Giving Program, prioritizing sustainability initiatives and addressing food and hunger needs.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, and support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union).