Forklift Operator/Box Truck Driver (back-up semi-truck driver)

Opus Packaging; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Indiana is seeking a Forklift Operator/Box Truck Driver to ensure efficient movement of goods. The role includes operating forklifts and trucks, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety compliance. Competitive benefits are provided from day one, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401k

PTO

Production bonus

Safety bonus program

Safety shoe reimbursement

Qualifications

• CDL Class A certified.
• Experience operating forklifts and box trucks.
• Preferred experience with semi-truck driving.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload materials.
• Drive box trucks to deliver goods timely.
• Maintain inventory records and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

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About The Role

The Forklift Operator/Box Truck Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods within our facility and to our clients. This position requires a combination of operating forklifts and driving box trucks, with the added responsibility of serving as a back-up semi-truck driver when needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role is essential for maintaining the flow of operations and supporting our logistics team in meeting delivery schedules. Ultimately, the Forklift Operator/Box Truck Driver contributes to the overall success of our supply chain by ensuring timely and safe transportation of products.

About The Role

The Forklift Operator/Box Truck Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods within our facility and to our clients. This position requires a combination of operating forklifts and driving box trucks, with the added responsibility of serving as a back-up semi-truck driver when needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role is essential for maintaining the flow of operations and supporting our logistics team in meeting delivery schedules. Ultimately, the Forklift Operator/Box Truck Driver contributes to the overall success of our supply chain by ensuring timely and safe transportation of products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A.
• Proven experience operating forklifts and driving box trucks.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semi-truck driving.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Drive box trucks to deliver goods to various locations, ensuring timely arrivals.
• Serve as a back-up semi-truck driver when required, adhering to all safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist in stock management.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and report any maintenance needs promptly.
  
  

Skills

The required skills, particularly the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, are essential for safely operating heavy vehicles and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations. Daily work will involve using forklift operation skills to efficiently handle materials, which requires attention to detail and a strong understanding of safety protocols. Preferred skills, such as experience with semi-truck driving, will enhance the candidate's ability to step into various roles as needed, providing flexibility to the logistics team. Familiarity with warehouse management systems will aid in maintaining accurate inventory records and improving overall operational efficiency. Strong communication and teamwork skills are also vital, as the candidate will collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operations.

About Opus Packaging

Opus Packaging - Indianapolis is a premier packaging company and supplier of corrugated products. Our philosophy and values are the backbone of Opus, but it’s our employees who bring them to life. We know that the most important component of a thriving business is a thriving team.

We provide a competitive medical, vision, dental insurance package along with company paid life insurance for you and your family on your 1 st day of employment. We also offer 401k, PTO, production bonus, safety bonus program and safety shoe reimbursement.

As part of the Opus team, you’ll never be treated like just a number. We’re a family and we are honored by everyone who chooses to join us. In addition to delivering the best possible products to our customers, we strive to create the best possible work environment for our team. At Opus we invest in each other and in our communities. Apply today and grow with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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