Forklift Operator

Liberty Diversified International, Inc.; Milford (IA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Descripción de la vacante

Safco Products, a unit of Liberty Diversified International, is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Milford, IA facility. You will safely move goods, scan inventory, operate shrink wrap equipment, and prepare shipments while upholding safety standards.

The role requires forklift certification, basic computer skills, and the ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry are essential.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be stand-up and sit-down forklift certified (or willing to become).
• Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Previous experience reading, following, and/or completing detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in a high traffic industrial environment.
• Accurately use an electronic scanning system to track inventory levels and locations.
• Complete pre-operation inspections and report faults or damages.
• Pick orders, prepare shipments, consolidate pallets, and operate shrink wrap machine.
• Receive materials from suppliers and Safco locations.
• Move products within the facility, including loading/unloading trailers.
• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Forklift certification

Computer skills

Math skills

Reading work instructions

Overtime availability

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Herramientas

Electronic scanning system experience

Descripción del empleo

Location: Milford, IA, United States
Business Unit: Safco Products
Remote Type: No Remote

As a Forklift Operator with Safco Products , you will contribute by being a key player in safely moving goods and materials around a high traffic industrial environment . A s a Forklift Operator you will help maximize efficiency of the production process by safely operating mobile equipment to move product and materials, accurately scan inventory in and out of the business, operating shrink wrap machines, fulfill shipments to customers and receive incoming deliveries.

This full-time position reports directly to a Production Super visor and is located at our Milford, IA manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate mobile equipment such as forklifts , lift trucks, hoist s , or other material handling equipment in a high traffic industrial environment .
• Accurately utilize an electronic scanning system to track inventory levels and product location .
• Responsible for regularly completing pre-operation inspection and reporting equipment faults or damages to leadership or maintenance .
• Pick orders and p repare shipments for transport , consolidat e partial pallets , and operate the shrink wrap machine as needed .
• Receive materials into the plant from suppliers and other Safco locations
• Move product and/or materials throughout the facility, including loading and unloading trailers .
• F ollow safety regulations and company guidelines .
• O ther duties , as assigned .

REQUIRED EDUCATION , EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution .
• Must be stand-up and sit-down forklift certified (or willing to become).
• Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing , and data entry .
• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division .
• Previous experience reading , following, and /or completing detailed work instructions .
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required .

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 1+ year experience operating mobile equipment or comparable experience in place of education.
• Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks .
• Knowledge of distribution documentation: pick lists, packing slips, and bills of lading .
• Knowledge of warehouse organization , workflow as well as basic inventory control .

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting pay rate for this position is $ 19.50 per hour . The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold warehouse/ manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to sit/ stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach / grasp for 4+ hours per shift

about our company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust , and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics ( Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products ) and Safco .

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.