1st Shift - Forklift Driver (Inventory Experience Required)

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

Job summary

A leading greenhouse company in Huntersville is seeking a Forklift Driver for the 1st Shift. This role involves operating a sit-down forklift to manage deliveries and move materials within the distribution center. Candidates should have 2-3 years of forklift experience and strong hand-eye coordination. Base pay ranges from $16.00 to $22.00 per hour, with responsibilities including loading/unloading products and maintaining inventory control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product from delivery trucks.
• Transport materials to different locations within the facility.
• Maintain constant movement of material on pallets.

Skills

Forklift experience

Hand and power tools knowledge

Technical machinery operation

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Job description

Overview

1st Shift - Forklift Driver (Inventory Experience Required) at Metrolina Greenhouses INC. This role operates a sit-down forklift to load and unload truck deliveries and move material within the distribution center. The Forklift Driver also assists in other areas of the greenhouse when needed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload product from delivery trucks
• Transport materials to different locations within the facility
• Maintain 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.

Compensation

Base pay range: $16.00/hr - $22.00/hr. Some level of inventory experience is preferred.

EEO Statement

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