Forklift Operator

United Felts; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

United Felts in Martinsville, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to help maintain organized storage of rolls and pallets and support shipping with accurate order processing. Responsibilities include forklift checks, space optimization, logging roll details, loading/unloading, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in line with company policies.

Ideal candidates will have a GED/HS diploma or prior manufacturing experience and be able to work on-site in a team-driven, safety-focused

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience

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

GED/High School Diploma

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

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.