Lift Truck Operator

Job Description

The primary job duties and responsibilities are:

• Locate the product identified on the shipping document.
• Operate lift truck to transport products from the warehouse to the loading area.
• Complete a product movement sheet when a product is pulled from or returned to a location to achieve inventory accuracy goals.
• Verify that the design numbers and the loaded quantities are the same as what is requested on the shipping documents.
• Load and unload product by hand as specified in the shipping document.
• Store finished products and supplies received from other plants and vendors.
• Inspect trailers and complete associated paperwork.
• Secure trailers.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
• Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Maintains an excellent safety record.
• Maintains an excellent attendance record.

Experience

Experience required:

• At least six (6) months of warehouse experience.
• At least one (1) year of forklift experience.
• Experience working in extreme weather conditions.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Shipping Loader position:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in a self-directed position and be a self-starter.

Physical Requirements

This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include, but are not limited to:

• Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent).
• Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent).
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional).
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent).

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs, and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.