Forklift Operator

Hood Container Corporation; York (York County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a motivated Forklift Operator to join their team. The role involves safely operating a forklift to move materials within a warehouse, ensuring safety and efficiency in production. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably experience in the corrugated industry. This full-time position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Excellent Benefits

Quarterly Bonuses

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a corrugated industry is preferred.
• Availability to work Monday - Saturday.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift in a fast-paced production setting.
• Load and unload trucks with correct materials.
• Conduct and document a forklift inspection before each shift.

Skills

Ability to read, write, communicate efficiently

Proficiency in reading a tape measure

Strong attention to safety and quality procedures

Ability to work effectively in a team setting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Hood Container Corporation provided pay range

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $21.00/hr

FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 1ST SHIFT

SALARY RANGE- $19.00 - $21.00 HOURLY

Weekly Pay | Excellent Benefits | Quarterly Bonuses

Are you ready to make a change and be part of a dynamic team? We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to our success.

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator / Material Handler is responsible for moving materials throughout the warehouse while ensuring safety and preventing damage. The individual in this role will also be responsible for loading and unloading trucks with the correct materials to ensure accurate and smooth production flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift in a fast-paced production setting.
• Stack finished goods properly to maximize warehouse space and prevent damage to other goods.
• Clear and empty scrap bins/skids throughout the day, and ensure they are emptied at the end of each shift.
• Collaborate effectively with other forklift operators and warehouse team members to achieve operational goals.
• Adhere to safety policies and quality standards at all times.
• Conduct and document a forklift inspection before each shift and when operating a new forklift, submitting maintenance work orders as needed.
• Remove finished goods from machines and maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Prior experience in a corrugated industry is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Availability to work Monday - Saturday.
• Ability to read, write, communicate efficiently, and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure with speed and accuracy and calculating figures and amounts such as percentages, measurements, volume, and rate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to safety and quality procedures.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team setting.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Required to sit for long periods.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
  
  

About Hood Container Corporation

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill-to-market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer satisfaction, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drives our business. Over the past eight years, we have grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated resources allow for a dynamic approach that evolves with each addition to our geographic footprint. We offer the benefits of a large corporation while operating as a boutique business, building close relationships with our customers.

Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.

Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.

We aim to build a diverse workforce representative of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Learn More About Us

To learn more, visit HoodContainer.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

INDMP

7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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