Forklift Operator

Menasha Corporation; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator, where your role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for safely operating forklifts to move and manage materials, adhering to strict safety and quality standards. This position offers opportunities for advancement and the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to contribute to a company that values your insights and skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in the production process!

Benefits

Advancement Opportunities

Overtime Pay

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid forklift license and a high school diploma.
• Prior experience in the corrugated industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move and stack materials safely.
• Conduct inventory audits and maintain accurate stock records.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Awareness

Quality Control

Inventory Management

Team Collaboration

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift License

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

Position Summary:
The Forklift Operator drives an industrial truck equipped with a forklift, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in the facility.

Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
2. Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines.
3. Transport finished jobs or goods into correct areas.
4. Move pallets of goods for jobs in process to appropriate area as needed.
5. Place finished goods which are on a designated pallet to the correct location.
6. Accurately complete forklift operator’s checklist.
7. Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
8. Confer with managers to ensure coordination of other production lines.
9. Conduct a physical inventory of all corrugated materials by performing daily cycle counts.
10. Perform inventory audits on a daily basis or as needed.
11. Maintain a clean and safe work area by moving empty pallets to a designated area, and by keeping neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
12. Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
13. Adhere to daily production schedule, and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
14. Assist other forklift operators as necessary and serve as backup to Shipping Lead Person.
15. Complete necessary reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
16. Assist supervisors on the production floor to maintain a safe work environment.
17. Perform all functions accurately as required in our WMS system.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors.

Performance Measures and Outcomes:

1. Adherence to safety policies and procedures.
2. Quality of work.
3. Production goals.

Education/Certification:

1. Forklift license.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience Desired:

1. Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
2. Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
2. Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.
3. Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed.
4. Ability to effectively work in teams.
5. Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people.
6. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.
7. Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
8. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
9. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
10. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or graphic form.
11. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
12. Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
13. Ability to consistently produce at a high level.
14. Ability to work with plant management for required results.
15. Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job.

Essentials to the Position:

1. This is a 2nd shift position - Core Hours are 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm 5 days/week.
2. This position may be required to work overtime.
3. The wage range for this position is $20.55-$22 per hour. Wage is based on experience.
4. Advancement Opportunities.

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.