Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

The Royal Group; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Vacation time

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Progress Container, a TRG company and affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our Winder, GA facility. The role focuses on the safe and efficient movement of products and materials, operating a sit-down forklift and maintaining accurate stock locations.

This second shift runs from 3pm to 11pm or 3pm to 1am when overtime is required. We offer year-round employment and comprehensive benefits, including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid

Qualifications

• 1 year of sit-down forklift experience.
• Familiarity with pallet jack or other industrial vehicles.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for forklift safely.
• Complete forklift inspection before shift and after changing forklifts.
• Locate stock before runs and deliver to machines on time.
• Move finished goods from machines and maintain neat stocks.
• Keep accurate stock location records and paperwork.
• Follow daily production schedule and assist other operators as needed.
• Complete reports on Production Data, Machine Status, Safety, and Quality.

Skills

Pallet jack familiarity

Physical workload

Strong work ethic

Tools

Sit-down forklift equipment

Job description

Progress Container & Display, 635 Patrick Mill Rd SW, Winder, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Progress Container, a TRG company and affiliate of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking a Forklift Operator to support our Winder, GA facility! The Forklift Operator is responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift. Your position will focus on safe and efficient movement of products and materials.

This position will be for our second shift that runs from 3pm - 11pm or 3pm - 1am when overtime is required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of sit-down forklift experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Familiarity with pallet jack, or other industrial vehicles.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Strong work ethic.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER PROGRESS CONTAINER OFFERS

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Competitive pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.