Forklift Operator

Safco Products Company; Milford (IA); In loco; USD 23.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) plus company matching

Annual discretionary profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Financial advising

Descrizione del lavoro

Safco Products Company in Milford, IA is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator to move goods and materials in a high-traffic industrial environment. You will safely operate forklifts, scan inventory, and fulfill shipments to support production processes.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED and forklift certification (or willingness to obtain it), plus basic computer skills and math abilities. Availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.

Competenze

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Safely operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, lift trucks, hoists, 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 prepare shipments for transport, consolidate 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.
• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Conoscenze

Forklift certification

Typing/data entry

Basic math

Reading work instructions

Overtime/weekends/ holidays

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

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. As 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 Supervisor and is located at our Milford, IA manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, lift trucks, hoists, 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 prepare shipments for transport, consolidate 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.


• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.


• Other 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.

• 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


• 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 includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix 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.