Forklift Driver - Shipping/Receiving

STS; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(K) match

Life insurance

Job summary

STS Group in Salem, Virginia is seeking a Shipping Receiving Fork Lift Operator (2nd shift) to support manufacturing operations for a new STS startup. Forklift experience is required and the role includes handling inbound/outbound shipments and inventory control.

You will work as part of a team to maintain FIFO, ensure safe forklift operation, and help keep production flowing. Candidates should be able to lift 25 pounds and work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory (FIFO) procedures.
• Maintain safe stock levels and ensure finished goods meet quality and packaging requirements.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments and disposition of materials.
• Inspect warehouse and equipment; request repairs as needed.
• Ensure forklift safety checks at shift start.
• Support production by stocking lines for even material flow.
• Read and comprehend operational work instructions.
• Able to lift 25 pounds overhead; stand long periods; overtime including weekends.
• Adhere to IATF requirements.
• Team-oriented with proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments and disposition of materials.
• Inspect warehouse and equipment; inform supervisor for repairs.
• Ensure forklift safety checks at start of each shift.
• Maintain FIFO and adequate stock to support production.
• Keep work area clean and organized; support team objectives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Job description

The STS Group is a globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France. The Adler Pelzer Group, a global Tier 1 supplier recently acquired STS group to expand its target market in the USA. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking experienced Shipping Receiving Fork Lift Operator (2nd shift) for the manufacturing processes of the brand-new STS start up in Salem, Virginia - Roanoke, VA area. Forklift experience is required.

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking a Forklift Operator for the manufacturing operations in Salem, VA.

The Forklift Operator will assist production operations in the manufacturing of the highest quality automotive products as assigned to meet or exceed customer requirements. This role performs all functions as team player contributing to the success of the whole.

The following are the major duties and responsibilities:

• Knowledge of inventory (FIFO) procedures.
• Aware of inventory produced by area of responsibility as to maintain adequate stock on hand (safety stock) and that all finished goods meet customer requirements in quality, quantity and proper packaging and labeling.
• Follows operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments and handling and disposition of materials.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment and informs supervisor in order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Ensures forklift truck is fully safe to operate by checking for safety items and completing forklift check sheet at beginning of each shift.
• Ensures lines are supported/stocked to provide an even flow of material to enable production to run.
• Shares responsibility for rotating inventory to ensure FIFO.
• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required in support of team objectives.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area and throughout the plant.
• Adheres to applicable IATF requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend operational work instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds overhead as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work necessary overtime, which may include weekend work.
• All other duties assigned as required to support the plant and its operations.

Note:This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team objectives.

Adler Pelzer offers acompetitive pay and benefits package as well as the opportunity togrow one’s career.

Benefits include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(K) match
• life insurance
• short term and long term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• and tuition reimbursement

Adler Pelzer Group and STS provides sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently and in the future authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

We are an equal opportunity employer. STS and APG participate in the E-Verify Program.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Organizational skills

Intermediate

Communication Skills

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Required

1-2 years:

Preferred

1-2 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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