Forklift Driver - Night Shift - Elkin, NC

Pittsburgh Glass Works; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Elkin, North Carolina is seeking a Forklift Driver for the night shift. The role involves operating a forklift, managing glass stocks, and ensuring safety standards. Competitive benefits and a starting wage of $19.50 per hour are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Safety Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass the Pre-employment background check & drug screen test.

Responsibilities

• Keep proper glass stocked at the load stations.
• Safely operate a forklift and manage storage of scrap materials.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

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Forklift Driver - Night Shift

#25-157 | Posted 05/14/2025

Elkin, North Carolina, United States

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Job Description

Vitro of Elkin has an opening for an Hourly Forklift Driver - D crew (7pm - 7am) with the rate of pay at $19.50 per hour. Apply today! Must upload a resume to be considered. Those that meet criteria qualifications will be contacted about an onsite interview (300 PGW Dr Elkin, NC 28621).

Job Description:

• Keep proper glass stocked at the load stations.


• Remove full racks of glass from the unload stations.


• Set empty racks in place to keep the line running


• Set up finished stocked containers


• Set empty finished stock containers onto the packing stations


• Place starter tickets on finished stock containers at the time they are set onto the packing stations


• Remove finished stock containers, ticket, upend, close and place in the finished stock storage areas


• Keep paper and lash boards and materials for closing containers stocked and ready


• Empty paper hoppers and scrap glass hoppers and manage storage of scrap vinyl bins


• Must become qualified as a Vitro Fork Truck Operator even if you have a certification card from elsewhere

Physical Requirements, Safety and Work Environment:

1. Must be able to safely operate a forklift.


2. Performs duties within normal industrial environmental conditions and outside and may encounter extreme heat, cold, wet or dangerous weather conditions.


3. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.


4. Must be able to push/pull, grip to use hand tools, reach, see, hear and speak.


5. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.


6. Associate must follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.


7. Must follow all PPE requirements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, STD, life insurance, and 401k with company match


• Direct Deposit / Paid Weekly on Friday's - Starting wage $19.50 per hour


• $1.00 Shift differential pay for any hours worked from 7pm - 7am


• Required PPE including shoes will be provided


• Paid Holidays and Vacation


• Safety Recognition Program


• Employee of the Month recognition


• Perfect Attendance Bonus


• Regular performance reviews with opportunities for growth and movement within company


• Paid lunch breaks

What We Need From You:

• Ability to work Holidays, Weekends and Overtime


• Good attendance is important to our team Vitro. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a history of good attendance and who welcome overtime.


• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills


• Ability to effectively communicate


• Ability to pass the Pre-employment background check & drug screen test


• Required: Must have a High School Diploma or GED


• Required: Must be 18 years of age or older

ALL CANDIDATES MUST UPLOAD A RESUME to be considered

Applications and phone calls will not be accepted at the plant (only accepted via this posting). Those who have previously applied for any of our other positions, must use this job requisition webpage and reapply.

Part of the hiring process of Vitro is a pre-employment background check and a 5-panel drug screen. All candidates must have the ability to pass these requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

Status

Full-time