Forklift Operator

Altium Packaging; Argos (IN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company contributions

Bonus potential

Holiday and vacation days

Job summary

A leading packaging company located in Argos, Indiana, seeks a skilled Forklift Operator to join their team. Responsibilities include operating a forklift to stack and retrieve materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a current OSHA forklift certification. This role offers opportunities for overtime and is part of a company culture that values integrity and employee fulfillment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a current OSHA forklift driving certification.
• Experience with inventory management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to stack and retrieve supplies and materials.
• Load and unload materials onto or off of pallets.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Compliance with safety standards

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location Address

300 Dewey Street, Argos, Indiana 46501

Work Shift

8hr-1st Shift (United States of America)

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift truck to stack and retrieve supplies and materials as well as following our company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies
• Load trucks and secure product in accordance with customer requirements
• Load and unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device
• Monitor material usage on work floor and supply production lines with raw materials
• Weigh materials or products and record results on tags, labels, or production schedules
• Keep production lines supplied with raw materials
• Inventory product as needed, and label, sort, wrap and tie product
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Other duties as assigned by management

Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current OSHA forklift driving certification

The requirements listed above are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision‑making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!