Forklift Operator

Novolex; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Community Engagement Programs

Job summary

Novolex in Covington, Virginia, is hiring Forklift Operators for various shifts. The role involves operating warehouse equipment, ensuring safety, and performing load/unload tasks. Candidates should have strong forklift operation skills and a commitment to maintaining safety standards. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. The company emphasizes training and community engagement, supporting local initiatives and providing advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment effectively.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a clean work area.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate all warehouse equipment to move finished goods.
• Load and unload trucks following department standards.
• Check accuracy of product counts and documentation.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Procedures

Material Handling

Job description

Forklift Operators – Direct Hire, Company Benefits, Growing Company!

Paying up to $18.90

Available Shifts

• C Shift: 3:30PM - 12AM (Mon-Fri)
• A Shift: 11:30PM - 8AM (Mon-Fri)

Essential Job Duties

• Operate all warehouse equipment required to transfer finished goods and other products to the appropriate areas. All warehouse equipment includes, but is not limited to, forklift, and clamp truck.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently in accordance with department standards.
• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high volume production environment.
• Support WMS functions as related to inventory and load management (IE. Pick list, PGI).
• Check accuracy of finished product count, product ID, order destination and carrier ID before loading any vehicle and accurately complete all required paperwork.
• Load in/outbound finished goods using PIC sheet or direct load function on forklift.
• All transferring must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and accountability and in accordance with the established standard processes and procedures.
• Follow all Critical Safety Rules, Standards of Conduct, and plant and company practices, procedures, policies, standard work practices, truck and railcar health and safety rules, including the attendance policy.
• Maintain work area in an organized, safe and clean manner.
• All duties performed with focus on safety.
• Know locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete forklift checklist which includes daily inspection of forklifts.
• Show ability to change the forklift propane tank as needed.
• The job responsibilities in this position description are not all inclusive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Will be exposed to hot temperatures during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months.
• There may be some exposure to dust inside warehouse, exposure to machine noises.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequent: Sitting, kneel/crawl/bend: stair climbing, carrying: 0-40 lbs for 5-10 feet, out-reaching, standing, walking.
• Occasional: Stoop/Squat, Ladder/Steps Climbing, Bend/Twist.
• Repetitive Use of: Wrist, Hands, Fingers, Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Ankles, Head, Neck.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non‑Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen