Forklift Driver

Overview

Forklift Driver | Salisbury |
HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available

Shifts:

• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 7:00PM rotating shift with every other weekend off

Compensation:

• $17.50/hr - $19.04/hr based on experience
• Skill based wage increase 3 months into employment
• Eligible for Annual Wage Increase
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

• Operate all warehouse equipment required to transfer finished goods and other products to the appropriate areas. All warehouse equipment includes, but is not limited to, forklift, and clamp truck.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently following department standards.
• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high-volume production environment.
• Support WMS functions related to inventory and load management (IE. Pick list, PGI).
• Check the accuracy of the finished product count, product , order destination, and carrier e loading any vehicle and accurately complete all required paperwork.
• All transfer of products and materials must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and accountability and follow the established standard processes and procedures.
• Must adhere to all safety standards, Standard Work Instruction Sheet (SWIS), and company policies.
• Maintain work area in an organized, safe, and clean manner.
• All duties are performed with a focus on safety.
• Know the locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete the forklift checklist which includes daily inspection of forklifts.
• Ability to change the forklift propane tank required.
• The job responsibilities in this job description are not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Minimum of one year recent forklift experience preferred
• Minimum of one year sit-down experience required
• Must be able to work 12 hour shift
• Must obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications during employment.
• Must have proven experience working in a fast paced Warehouse/Logistics environment
• Prior use of RF barcode reader and vehicle mounted (VMU) computer systems preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Push-pull attachment operation a plus
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing (English required)
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with little supervision
• Will be required to be certified in Lockout/Tag Out and Forklift Operation upon assignment

• Will be exposed to hot temperatures during the summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months.
• There may be some exposure to dust inside the warehouse.
• Exposure to machine noise is possible. Ear protection is provided but not required.
• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Frequent:
Sitting, kneeling/crawling/bending: stair climbing, carrying: 0-40 lbs. for 5-10 feet, out-reaching, standing,…