Forklift Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

Green Bay Packaging - Great Lakes Division; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Forklift Operator in Milwaukee, WI. In this entry-level full-time role, you will operate powered industrial trucks, load/unload materials, and ensure a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, good math and language skills, and a forklift certification per OSHA standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company matching

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Qualifications

• High degree of attention required to promote a safe work environment.
• Clean driving record may be required.
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials.
• Stack goods in the correct storage bays following inventory control instructions.
• Perform daily equipment checks on the forklifts.

Skills

Good math skills

Language skills

Reading skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner gun

Job description

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Position Overview

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.

Responsibilities

Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility.

Provide raw or WHIP stock to production machines per the production schedule.

Loading and unloading goods from vehicles.

Moving goods packed on pallets or slip sheets around the storage facility.

Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions.

Checking loads are secure.

Stacking empty pallets.

Performing daily equipment checks on the Forklifts, per OSHA guidelines.

Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines.

Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards.

Dumping materials into machine hoppers.

Qualifications

Any other job duties that may be assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required.

High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.

Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.

Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.

Maintain a clean & safe environment.

May be required to use an RF scanner gun.

Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

Forklift certification per OSHA standards.

Compensation & Benefits

Class A license preferred, but not required.

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit (url removed).

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Truck Transportation

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