Forklift Operator — 12-Hour Shifts at PET Bottling Plant

SOUTHEASTERN CONTAINER INC; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Paid Time Off

401k w/ Company Match

Short/Long Term Disability

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Job summary

Southwestern Container, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator in Candler, NC 28715.

The role focuses on safe material handling, driving powered industrial trucks, and supporting production, warehousing, and shipping.[-] Responsibilities include pre-shift inspections, load verification, and adherence to safety standards applicable to food-packaging operations. The position offers benefits and requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of forklift

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education or relevant work experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete powered industrial truck training, evaluation, and certification.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Supply pallets, packaging materials, and production supplies.
• Transport finished goods from production to warehouse storage locations.
• Load and unload trailers; verify labeling and load accuracy.
• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections and report unsafe conditions.
• Follow safety, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Basic math

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Barcode systems

Warehouse-management systems

Electronic inventory systems

Job description

Southwestern Container, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator in Candler, NC 28715.

The role focuses on safe material handling, driving powered industrial trucks, and supporting production, warehousing, and shipping.[-] Responsibilities include pre-shift inspections, load verification, and adherence to safety standards applicable to food-packaging operations. The position offers benefits and requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of forklift