Forklift Operator - 1st and 2nd Shift

STS; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(K) match

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Employee assistance program

Vehicle purchase discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

STS is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for our Salem, Virginia facility, part of the Adler Pelzer Group expansion in the USA. The role supports production operations in a manufacturing startup environment and requires the ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods.

Overtime, weekend work may be required. Ideal candidates bring forklift experience, safety consciousness, and teamwork to ensure smooth material flow and adherence to IATF requirements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years forklift experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and perform shift start checks.
• Stock and rotate inventory to maintain FIFO flow.
• Support production lines and maintain housekeeping in work area.

Job description

The STS Group is a globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France. The Adler Pelzer Group, a global Tier 1 supplier recently acquired STS group to expand its target market in the USA. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking experienced Fork Lift Operator (1st and 2nd shift) for the manufacturing processes of the brand-new STS start up in Salem, Virginia - Roanoke, VA area. Forklift experience is a plus.

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking a Forklift Operator for the manufacturing operations in Salem, VA.

The Forklift Operator will assist production operations in the manufacturing of the highest quality automotive products as assigned to meet or exceed customer requirements. This role performs all functions as team player contributing to the success of the whole.

The following are the major duties and responsibilities of the Forklift Operator:

• Ensures forklift truck is fully safe to operate by checking for safety items and completing forklift check sheet at beginning of each shift.
• Ensures lines are supported/stocked to provide an even flow of material to enable production to run.
• Shares responsibility for rotating inventory to ensure FIFO.
• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required in support of team objectives.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area and throughout the plant.
• Adheres to applicable IATF requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend operational work instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds overhead as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work necessary overtime, which may include weekend work.
• All other duties assigned as required to support the plant and its operations.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team objectives.

Adler Pelzer offers a competitive pay and benefits package as well as the opportunity to grow one’s career.

Benefits include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(K) match
• life insurance
• short term and long term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• tuition reimbursement

Adler Pelzer Group and STS provides sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently and in the future authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity employer. STS and APG participate in the E-Verify Program.

Organizational skills

Intermediate

Communication Skills

Advanced

Behaviors

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Required

1-2 years

Preferred

1-2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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