1st Shift - Forklift Driver (Entry Lever starting at $17)

Metrolina Greenhouses INC; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading greenhouse company in Huntersville is looking for a 1st Shift Forklift Driver. The successful candidate will operate a sit-down forklift to manage deliveries, assist in inventory, and support various departments while adhering to safety and quality standards. This full-time position offers competitive pay that reflects the candidate's skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' forklift experience.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Proficient in operating technical machinery and RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products from delivery trucks.
• Transport materials to different locations within the facility.
• Update inventory activity and log all completed tasks.

Skills

Integrity

Organizational Skills

Quality

Teamwork

Job description

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Metrolina Greenhouses INC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $22.00/hr

• Integrity
• Organizational Skills
• Quality
• Teamwork
  
  

Competencies

• Integrity
• Organizational Skills
• Quality
• Teamwork
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not currently have any supervisory responsibilities

Position Summary

The Forklift Driver operates a sit-down forklift to load and unload truck deliveries, as well as to move material to and from storage locations in the distribution center. The Forklift Driver also assists in other areas of the greenhouse when needed. This is in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload product from delivery trucks
• Transport materials o different locations within the facility
• Constant movement of material on pallets throughout the greenhouse
• Stack product in the correct locations, following inventory control instructions
• Update inventory activity, lists, records, and log all completed tasks
• Assist other departments as needed
• Assist with soil production
• Other duties as assigned by management
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ forklift experience
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Proficient in operating technical machinery and RF scanners
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior inventory experience
• Computer experience is a plus
  
  

Job Setting & Physical Demands

This position is primarily in a covered area, but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Candidate must have the ability to operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to operating the forklift.

Employee must have the ability to life 35 pounds unaided, 50 pounds with assistance. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, however overtime and weekend work is required during peak seasons.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Horticulture

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