Forklift Operator

CKS Packaging, Inc; Union City (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Bonus eligibility

Health benefits

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc. in Naugatuck, CT is seeking reliable 2nd and 3rd shift sit-down forklift operators to join our manufacturing team.

You will operate a sit-down forklift to unload materials, stock pallets, and move products to storage or shipment, while maintaining accurate records. We offer competitive pay based on experience, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, paid vacation and sick days, and opportunities for advancement within a family-oriented plastics

Qualifications

• Experience as a sit-down forklift operator.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Valid certification to operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise with a sit-down forklift to designated locations.
• Move stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality issues.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery and perform regular maintenance for safety.
• Keep inventory and activity logs updated.
• Comply with policies and maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Proven experience as Sit Down Forklift

Attention to detail and familiarity

Valid certification to operate forklis

Job description

2nd & 3rd Shift Sit Down Forklift Operators Needed- Naugatuck, CT

CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!

(Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.)

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid vacation, sick days, and bonus after eligibility period met
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places using a sit down forklift
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

Skills

• Proven experience as Sit Down Forklift Operator
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Valid certification to operate forklifts

2nd Shift: Monday through Friday (most Saturday's), 3:00pm-11:00pm

3rd Shift: Monday through Friday (most Saturday's), 11:00pm-7:00am