Make & Ship Operator, 1st Shift

About the role

To thrive as a Make & Ship Operator, you will coordinate and transfer finished goods from manufacturing to distribution. You must be able to safely operate a forklift and or reach truck to move and store materials. Every day you will receive pallets from the filling department and transfer the finished goods to either the distribution warehouse or stage for an outgoing truck.

Responsibilities

You will start off by performing the safety checklist for your power industrial vehicles (PIV). Throughout your shift, you will use a scan gun to direct and coordinate moving finished goods from the filling department to the truck or staging areas. Basic computer skills are required as you will be creating the Bill of Lading (BOL). Based on production needs, you may be asked to help in the Receiving Department. All team members are expected to help keep their workstations safe and clean at all times, which includes the staging and dock area.

Requirements

• A completed High school education is required.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates without prior experience who are willing and able to complete training and obtain forklift certification are welcome to apply.
• Basic computer skills are required, with experience with SAP being a plus.
• A dedication to safety is essential.
• Ability to lift individual paint cans or full cases containing four cans, which can weigh up to 75 lbs, several times throughout the day with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $19.50/hr.
• $0.50/hr increase at 6 months of employment and another $0.50/hr increase at one year of employment.
• $3/hr shift differential for off-shifts (shifts starting at 12 PM or later).
• Quarterly and holiday bonuses.
• 15 paid days of vacation time off in the first year, plus 5 days of sick time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match.
• Annual retirement profit-sharing payments.
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families.

Company

Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The company is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and value.