Forklift Operator

United Felts; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

United Felts in Martinsville, VA is recruiting a forklift operator to help maintain organized storage of rolls and pallets and to assist shipping with loading and receiving tasks. The role requires attention to surroundings, adherence to safety policies, and active participation in keeping production moving.

The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a path for growth within a growing infrastructure company.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and report any issues or maintenance needs.
• Keep rolls and pallets organized to maximize space and prevent damage.
• Assist shipping with loading/unloading trucks and processing orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience

Job description

Summary

Participate in maintaining the storage of warehouse rolls and pallets in an organized manner. Assist shipping in reviewing bill of loading or receiving slip to ensure our customer’s orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform forklift checks to maintain proper working order and report any problems or maintenance that may be needed.
• Be observant and alert of surroundings at all times.
• Keep rolls and pallets organized to utilize space and to prevent material damage.
• Communicate with Supervisors and slitter operators to determine what their needs will be in order to keep production rolling.
• Set up the production lines rolls and pallets.
• Set up the slitter’s rolls.
• Keep a log of rolls returned to stock, which includes the roll number, length, width, gauge and location.
• Pull orders from location to slitter.
• Assist in putting trash in dumpsters.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Fill in as forklift operator in warehouse when needed.
• Work in a safe manner at all times by following the company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties when required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
• Will at times be asked to perform other duties.

Education & Experience

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? United Felts, Inc. and Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At United Felts, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do.

17.95 - 17.95 USD per hour (United Felts)