Forklift Operator

Greif, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 18 - 28; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Greif, Inc. is seeking candidates for a warehouse/shipping role focused on receiving, tracking, and moving shipments in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety regulations to ensure smooth operation across the supply chain.

Typical requirements include minimal prior experience and strong reliability. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a global leader in performance packaging.

Qualifications

• Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solution oriented problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Receive and track shipments.
• Load or unload shipments in delivery trucks.
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Label and stockpile shipments according to size, shape, and type.
• Promotes clean shipping supply area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise items.
• Completes reports by entering required information.
• Routine quality checks on finished products.
• Provides quality service by following organization standards.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. OUR VISION: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035284

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and track shipments.
• Load or unload shipments in delivery trucks.
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Label and stockpile shipments according to size, shape, and type.
• Promotes clean shipping supply area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise items.
• Completes reports by entering required information.
• Routine quality checks on finished products.
• Provides quality service by following organization standards.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses less than 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast pace environment.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solution oriented problem solver.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $17.55 - $28.03 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between 18.80 to 20.46. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

• Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.