Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Colonial Group; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a forklift operator to support receiving, stocking, and shipping within a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, accurate material documentation, and coordination with the production team.

The ideal candidate has 6+ months forklift experience, availability for overtime on short notice, and a PCA forklift license. Must be authorized to work in the United States and adapt to seasonal temperature changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to obtain PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Overtime availability on short notice (weekdays and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Pulls jobs for production and records inbound/outbound paperwork.
• Assists other shipping/receiving to balance workload and clean.
• Follows safety rules and reports equipment issues.
• Notify supervisor of defects in incoming materials.
• Uphold company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team communication

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.