Forklift Operator

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

PTO

Job summary

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions is looking for a Warehouse/Forklift Associate to help maintain organized storage of rolls and pallets. You will assist shipping, check loading documents, and support production line setup.

The role requires a GED or high school diploma with manufacturing experience preferred. Expect a safety-first, fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform forklift checks to maintain proper working order and report issues.
• Keep rolls and pallets organized to maximize space and prevent damage.
• Assist shipping with loading/unloading and reviewing documents.
• Communicate with Supervisors and slitter operators to support production.
• Set up production lines rolls and pallets and track roll locations.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Carry out other related duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Warehouse organization

Team communication

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

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

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!

At United Felts, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development,

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 - 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!

• 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.

17.95 - 17.95 USD per hour(United Felts)