Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift Warehouse

Colonial Group; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a forklift operator to safely operate forklift and wrapping equipment, maintain organized stock, and document inbound/outbound materials at our New Oxford site. The role supports production by pulling jobs, managing inventory tags, and coordinating with shipping handlers.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months forklift experience, and the ability to work overtime, including weekends, in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months’ experience operating a forklift.
• Willing to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and machinery.
• Able to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Pull jobs for production and maintain inbound forms and inventory tags.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance workload and maintain warehouse organization.
• Follow safety rules and report any forklift defects to supervisor or maintenance.
• Be alert to defects of incoming material.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Team communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PCA forklift license

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.