Forklift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

PTO

Job summary

United Felts, Inc. in Martinsville, VA is seeking a warehouse associate to maintain storage of rolls and pallets and assist shipping to ensure orders are processed accurately. You will perform forklift checks and keep materials organized to optimize space.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors, setting up production lines and the slitter’s rolls, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the work area. This role requires reliability and attentiveness.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform forklift checks to maintain proper working order.
• Keep rolls and pallets organized to maximize space.
• Assist shipping with bills of loading or receiving slips.
• Communicate with Supervisors and slitter operators to determine needs.
• Set up production lines rolls and pallets.
• Set up the slitter’s rolls.
• Maintain log of rolls returned to stock (roll number, length, width, gauge, location).
• Pull orders from location to slitter.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Fill in as forklift operator in warehouse when needed.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Tools

Forklift operator certification

Job description

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 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!

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. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development,

The pay range for this role is:

17.95 - 17.95 USD per hour (Martinsville, VA)