Forklift Operator - Fast-Paced Warehouse & Safety

Trivium Packaging; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator to monitor the plant floor, load and unload trucks, and keep production lines supplied with material. The role emphasizes safety, 5S housekeeping, and accurate reporting of safety, quality, and production metrics.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, the ability to operate around automated systems, and be reliable team players with good communication skills. Shift flexibility, including 12-hour options, is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of sit-down forklift experience preferred.
• Fork truck certified.
• Able to read and interpret written documentation.
• Team oriented with high energy and initiative.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving experience.
• Ability to operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant floor and keep production lines supplied with material.
• Load and unload trucks; maintain clean and organized warehouse.
• Complete shipping/receiving/warehousing SAP transactions.
• Maintain safety and quality through 5S and housekeeping activities.
• Provide accurate reporting of safety, quality, production, and efficiency.
• Operate around highly automated systems including robotic equipment.
• Deliver basic supplies to departments and ensure FIFO inventory control.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer use

Reading/writing documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

SAP transactions

Tablets/Mobile computers

Forklift certification (tool)

Job description

Trivium Packaging is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator to monitor the plant floor, load and unload trucks, and keep production lines supplied with material. The role emphasizes safety, 5S housekeeping, and accurate reporting of safety, quality, and production metrics.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, the ability to operate around automated systems, and be reliable team players with good communication skills. Shift flexibility, including 12-hour options, is required.