Forklift Driver -3p-1a 17.36 Per Hour

At Novolex, we take pride in supporting our families across the globe. Our team is rich in diversity and our entrepreneurial culture encourages continuous personal growth and teamwork. Our careers include manufacturing, engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, HR, product development, sales, marketing and an ever-expanding array of others to support our continuing rapid growth.

YOU MUST HAVE 3-5 YEARS OF RECENT STAND UP REACH (you will be tested) FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Logistics Manager and/or designated Shift Leads, this position is responsible for all aspects of packing finished paper bags from the on line and prepares them for shipping in order to safely produce high-quality bags in accordance with the job safety analyses (JSA’s), production schedule, set-up instructions, operating procedures, and quality specifications, etc.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all safety procedures / policies.
• Load and unload paper rolls, labels, and other as specified.
• Monitor shrink wrap through equipment, starting, stopping, jogging, and adjusting as needed.
• Treading shrink wrap through equipment smoothly and thread equipment as needed.
• Fills out proper documentation, reports daily and timely.
• Stacks finished product on pallet evenly and correctly.
• Hand feed line 4 shrink tunnel.
• Clean the forklift as needed using proper equipment.
• Perform order changes, shrink wrap changes and set label information as needed.
• Perform Minor adjustments and troubleshooting on shrink wrapper, and label machine.
• Fulfill customer’s special packing tasks (copack, single packing, etc).
• Submit accurate production reports daily and timely.
• Meet/achieve safety, quality production waste and housekeeping goals forth by management.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Candidate Requirements:

• 5+ years experience and Certified in forklift machine and reach truck.
• Past experience working on Night Shifts in Warehouse or Distribution Center.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour night rotating shifts
• Work overtime as required
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with our without accommodation

Physical Demands:

Requirements include, but are not limited to

• Sitting (1-2 hours)
• Standing
• Walking Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Carrying:
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)

Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)

• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - 8-12 hours or more)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-12 hours)

Some of our benefits are:

• Eligible for holiday pay on first day of employment
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life eligible on day 61 of employment
• 401(K) eligible on day 91 of employment

Following GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements.

Novolex does not publicly post salary information on job boards.

Novolex™ is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact Jamie Wells at hrcompliance@novolex.com.

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