Forklift Operator- 1st Shift

Green Bay Packaging; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug

Wellness programs

STD

LTD

Life insurance

Company matching 401(k)

Pension

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a forklift operator to load, unload, and move materials within our New Berlin facility, operating powered industrial trucks safely and efficiently.

You will follow production schedules, perform daily equipment checks, and maintain clean, safe work areas. A High School diploma or equivalent, basic math/reading skills, and forklift certification are required, with a valid driver's license and safe driving record preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required.
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards; clean driving record preferred.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load/unload materials and deliveries.
• Move materials to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks.
• Transport goods using pallets or slip sheets and stack in designated bays.
• Check loads are secure and perform daily forklift checks per OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow production schedules.

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Language skills

Safe driving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift certification

Job description

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

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.

Qualifications

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

• competitive wage
• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug
• wellness programs
• STD
• LTD
• life insurance
• company matching 401(k)
• 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 gbp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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