Forklift Operator

Mondi plc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mondi Group is seeking a Fork Lift Operator to transport rolls of paper within the plant, unload from trucks, and ensure accurate material movement using scanning tools. The role requires basic warehouse experience and a high school diploma, with potential overtime and rotating shifts.

Applicants should be comfortable with manual heavy lifting, safety protocols, and equipment inspections. The position offers full benefits in a packaging and paper manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years shipping/receiving experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with shipping database software.

Responsibilities

• Unload rolls of paper from trucks and move to warehouse locations.
• Use scanning equipment to track and record material movement within the facility.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on forklift; report deficiencies.
• Keep work area clean; perform housekeeping duties.
• Maintain forklift safety and operate within safety guidelines.

Skills

Shipping/receiving experience

Reading computer screens

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Shipping database software

Job description

About Us

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, which enables us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. We are a truly global team, with our 24,000 people working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions.

Summary

The Fork Lift Operator drives a manually controlled powered industrial truck to transport goods and materials throughout the plant. Responsible for restacks of rolls of paper and storage of finished goods.

Your Mission

• Unloads rolls of paper from trucks and moves rolls to warehouse locations.
• Use scanning equipment to track and record material movement within the facility.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition by performing daily inspections, completing first-line preventive maintenance, and keeping maintenance checklists current; report deficiencies to the maintenance department.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Knowledgeable of safety aspects of driving a Forklift.

Your Profile

• High school diploma/GED.
• 0-2 years’ shipping/receiving experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with shipping database software

Schedule Demands

• Work schedules are normally 8 or 12 hours
• May be scheduled for rotating days off
• Ability to work any day, including weekends
• Able to work any shift, including overnight shifts
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including extra hours on short notice

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Climbing ladders and/or stairways
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly for up to 12 hours.
  • Over 50 pounds requires two people or assisted lifting device
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel toe shoes, earplugs, safety glasses, and hairnet)

Work Environment

• Works near moving mechanical parts.
• Works on or with high voltage equipment (up to 480 volts AC).
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Moderate heat (up to 100 degrees in the summer months).
• Noise levels of up to 90 decibels

Our Offer

• Hourly at $22/HR
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan, fully vested and company match
• An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry
• Opportunities for professional growth