FL Operator -2nd Shift Shipping

Unique Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for 2nd shift (3P-11P) in Montoursville, PA. The role supports shipping with forklift operations, handling finished goods, and ensuring accurate shipping paperwork.

The position also aids the manufacturing floor by delivering material components where needed. Ideal candidates will have forklift certification, a PA driver’s license, and up to one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Yard jockeying experience preferred.
• Ability to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read.
• Ability to communicate with management and coworkers to meet goals.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Up to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Must be able to obtain forklift truck certification by Unique Industries.
• Must have a valid PA Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Load finished goods to outbound trucks safely and efficiently.
• Complete required paperwork accurately.
• Inspect loads for proper identification and carton quality.
• Transport raw materials to designated areas to support manufacturing.
• Unload materials from receiving trucks using a forklift when needed.
• Support shipping primarily, with ability to assist Receiving as required.

Skills

Yard jockeying

Reading

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

PA Driver's license

Job description

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking experienced, safety minded team members with an attention to detail for a Forklift Operator position in Montoursville, PA on 2nd shift (3P - 11P). This position is responsible for supporting shipping and loading assigned finished goods for shipping by use of a fork truck. This position is responsible for ensuring that the paperwork associated with shipping is completed accurately. The position also supports the manufacturing floor to deliver material components to the appropriate area of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Loading Finished Goods to outbound trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Completing required paperwork and ensuring the accuracy of the information.
• Examining each load for proper identification and quality of cartons.
• Supporting the Manufacturing floor with raw materials, by transporting material to designated areas.
• Unloading material from receiving trucks using a fork truck in a safe and efficient manner, as needed.
• Support in Shipping, primarily. However, must be able and willing to support Receiving, as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard jockeying preferred.
• Ability to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read.
• Ability to communicate with management and coworkers in order to meet departmental goals.
• High school diploma or general education degree preferred.
• Up to one year of related experience and/or training required.
• Must be capable of obtaining forklift truck certification to be issued by Unique Industries.
• Must have a valid PA Driver's license.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be frequently standing, walking, sitting, and reaching/working overhead.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally using repetitive hand motions, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.