Forklift Operator

JC Pallet; Bladenboro (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Pallet is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for our Bladenboro, NC facility. The role requires safe forklift operation in a fast-paced production setting, adherence to written and verbal instructions, and the ability to provide feedback and think critically.

You will work in an employee-owned environment with strong values and benefits. Responsibilities include moving pallets, loading/unloading trailers, and supporting coworkers at their workstations.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced forklift operator.
• Able to operate forklift safely in a production setting.
• Must follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Willing to provide feedback and apply critical thinking.
• Employees must use personal safety equipment in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery and variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Move stacks of pallets in and out of the building.
• Load and unload dry van trailers.
• Assist other forklift operators as needed.
• Ensure colleagues have what they need at their workstations to perform their duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Feedback & critical thinking

Tools

Forklift

Job description

JC Pallet is searching for talented individuals to join our team! JC Pallet is looking for a Forklift Operator at the Bladenboro, NC facility. If these core values interest you: Customer Service Above all Else, Share the Success, Absolute Integrity and We Are Family, to be part of our employee-owned organization with exceptional benefits. JC Pallet is the trusted source for the best recycled pallets.

Must be an experienced forklift operator. Able to operate the forklift efficiently and safely in a production setting. This position requires you to follow written and verbal job instructions. Being able to provide feedback and apply critical thinking are other keys to this position. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced forklift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of year. If you’re ready to be a team player in a family like setting with a rich history,

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures other employees have everything they need at their workstations throughout the day to perform their job duties.
• Move stacks of pallets in and out of building.
• Assist any other forklift operators when needed.
• Load and unload dry van trailers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent lifting and bending of nothing more than 40 lbs.
• Ability of standing and walk for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment consists of occasional extreme temperature shifts ranging from very cold to very hot.
• Exposure to dust and loud noise (hearing protection is provided).
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and moving forklifts.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday 7am until at least 3pm sometimes later, sometimes earlier
• Some Saturday work may be required

Travel Required

No .

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