Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Airlite Plastics is hiring a Warehouse Operator for our Statesville, NC site. The role supports receiving, storing, loading, and distributing materials and manufactured products on a day-to-day basis.

You will operate forklift equipment, use a warehouse management system, and ensure accurate order processing while maintaining safety and quality standards. This full-time position offers growth within a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 months related experience or training in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift certificate required.
• Ability to operate a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds and handle manual duties.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, load and distribute materials and products.
• Operate forklift and power lifting equipment safely.
• Inspect equipment before use and report unsafe conditions.
• Process paperwork and close out orders; inspect orders for accuracy.
• Load and unload trucks; record product movement with scanners.
• Label and mark boxes and bundles accurately; ensure product quality before storage or shipment.
• Record daily shift activities and monitor trailer safety during loading/unloading.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED with warehouse exposure (preferred)

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Forklift & power lifting certificate

Job description

• Location 1803 Salisbury Hwy,Statesville, NC, 28677,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family‑owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial‑strength insulated concrete forms (ICF), and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top‑notch service and quality, which aligns with our award‑winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Kodiakooler team , located in Statesville, North Carolina . As a Warehouse Operator, you are a key to the continued growth and success of Airlite. This role is responsible for r eceiving, storing, loading, and distributing materials and manufactured products.

• Able to perform all duties of an Production Associate.
• Operate forklift and power lifting equipment as needed to remove skids and product to staging or storage areas.
• Inspect the power equipment before operating and record the findings according to safety standards. Maintain safe operation of the equipment. Report non‑working or unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
• Inspect orders to be loaded for accuracy and quality of product. Process necessary paperwork to closeout orders.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Operate computers and scanners to record product being stored, moved or shipped.
• Ensures proper marking is on boxes, bundles and labels.
• Ensure quality by visually inspecting products produced before storing or shipping. If products are defective or damaged, advise the Supervisor immediately. May need to replace and repack damaged product.
• Record daily shift activities, both internal and external, by the number of “Touches” performed per shift.
• Inspect trailers prior to loading or off‑loading, to ensure that the rear wheels of the trailer are chocked. All trailers backed into a door must be chocked until load is picked up.

Do you have what it takes?

Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three months related experience and/or training in a warehouse environment.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Capability to utilize problem‑solving skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple activities.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily work.
• Ability to maintain attendance standards.
• Must be self‑motivated and positive.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and values.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.
• Forklift & power lifting equipment certificate is required.
• Ability to add subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide.
• Able to operate computer equipment, including a warehouse management system for inventory control.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The temperature level in the work environment is hot during late spring, summer and early fall seasons.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor?
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What’s in it for you? As a Full‑Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: