Forklift Operator (3rd Shift) - Mountville

Hain Celestial Group; Mountville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated material handler/forklift driver to join their team. In this critical role, you will safely operate powered industrial forklifts to load and unload materials, ensuring efficient movement of raw and finished goods. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a dynamic work environment with exposure to various physical demands and responsibilities. If you are committed to safety and excellence in operations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

PTO

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have completed company training and possess an operator’s license.
• Must be trained in proper equipment operation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift to load and unload materials.
• Maintain FIFO stock rotation and safety records.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Good Storage Practices

Education

Company Training Certification

Tools

Powered Industrial Forklift

Hydraulic Pallet Jacks

Electric Assist Pallet Movers

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Third Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Basic Purpose:

Safely use a powered industrial forklift truck (sit or stand) to load and unload trucks trailers; to move raw materials from and finish inventory to proper locations; and to move waste materials to proper location for disposal.

Responsibilities:

The material handler/forklift drivers will relocate palletized loads of materials from the warehouse or from storage trailers to the production areas or to replenish inventory stockpiles. They could remove items from key locations on the plant floor and place them in assigned locations. In addition to being key team members in maintaining FIFO stock rotation, they are critical to the operations ability to maintain a successful pest control program. The careless operation of powered industrial forklift trucks, hydraulic pallet jacks, and electric assist pallet movers can be devastating to other employees, fixed equipment, walls, doorways, and pest control devices. The forklift driver will maintain those records and documents required to assure the safety requirements of equipment operation as well as documents concerning inventory control, and shipping/receiving records. Must follow all GMP requirements as they pertain to safety, quality, and food safety.

Task description:

• Safely uses powered forklift truck to load and unload trailers
• Moves and places raw material from warehouse to proper location in the plant.
• Moves waste materials to their proper location for disposal.

Qualifications:

• Must have completed company provided training and have been issued a company operator’s license.
• Must have the motor skills commensurate with the essential functions of the job.
• Must be trained in the proper operation of the equipment.
• Must be trained in the basics of good storage practice regulations.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner with serious regard for the quality of the materials being handled.
• Operators using battery powered pallet jacks must be authorized to do so by the production supervisor and plant’s safety coordinator.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Speaking-ordinary speech
• Near acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less)
• Hearing-ordinary conversation

Work Environment:

• Exposure to fluorescent lights
• Hearing-ordinary conversation
• Extreme climate or climate variation
• Bending, twisting, lifting
• Training on housekeeping issues and awareness of location.
• Training on stock arrangement techniques.
• Training in proper methods of lifting and load handling associated with powered equipment.
• Training in the proper use of powered equipment and certification of the operator’s capabilities.
• Training- properly located face shield and emergency eye wash station.

Potential hazards:

• Bumping into & slipping
• Being hit by falling objects
• Bending, twisting, lifting
• Slips, Twists and Falls

Compensation and Benefits:

• New starting wage is $17.50/hour (commensurate with experience and location). *Note that rate could change based on shift schedule.
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental Leave

Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you need accommodations for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 516-587-5000 to let us know the nature of your request.
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