Finished Goods Warehouse Operator

Sofidel; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wages

Quarterly Production Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Sofidel America is seeking a Finished Goods Warehouse Operator to manage paper products and materials across the mill with forklift and clamp truck support. You will coordinate with the transportation team and ensure safe, timely delivery to customers.

You will work in a physically demanding environment, operate LGVs if trained, and uphold strict safety and housekeeping standards during 12‑hour shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts and clamp trucks in a warehouse setting.
• Understanding of safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Physical ability to perform demanding manual labor on a 12‑hour rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Unload material from incoming vehicles and distribute to locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reporting.
• Assist with unloading, handling, and storage of materials and broke rolls.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect machinery and perform routine safety maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

LGV knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Sofidel America, a global leader in tissue paper manufacturing, is seeking a Finished Goods Warehouse Operator. This role handles paper product and materials throughout the mill in a safe and timely manner with movement by forklift and clamp trucks. The Finished Goods Warehouse Operator also works closely with the transportation team and external transportation contacts to provide safe and efficient delivery to our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Unload material and product from incoming vehicles and distribute to assigned locations
• Ensure inventory is accurately tracked and managed
• Assist with the unloading and working of broke rolls/bale trailers
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Regularly inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Offload raw materials and deliver to converting lines
• Communicate with converting lines and warehouse
• Able to move and work efficiently in different areas of the Warehouse as needed
• Able to reset Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs)
• Align with Warehouse leadership on issues and discrepancies
• Keep up with daily load production volume
• Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, confined spaces, appropriate PPE)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
• Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities including daily lift blowdowns
• Knowledge of trailer LOTO procedures (trailer stands, glad hand locks)
• Safely empty trash hoppers in compactors
• Demonstrated knowledge of all waste hopper identification
• Properly store non-hazardous chemicals in warehouse and understand emergency procedures if needed

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Knowledge of Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) (preferred)
• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for entire 12-hour shift
• Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
• Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed. Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.
  Example of rotating shift schedule:
  Day 1: 6:00am – 6:00pm
  Day 2: 6:00am – 6:00pm
  Day 3: 6:00pm – 6:00am
  Day 4: 6:00pm – 6:00am
  4 days off

Company Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages
• Quaterly Production Bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Career development within a growing global organization

• A values-driven culture focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability