Forklift Operator - Manufacturing (Day Shift)

Austin County News Online; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic American brand is seeking a passionate Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating forklifts to ensure materials flow smoothly through the manufacturing process. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company offers a vibrant work environment where you can grow and evolve. Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive workplace. If you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a leading brand's success, we want to see your application!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Accidental Death Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Company Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of previous stand-up and sit-down forklift experience.
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs and stack four pallets high.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive a forklift to move products and materials safely.
• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers as needed.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Practices

English Language Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Scanner Gun

Job description

Full job description

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About the position

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Forklift Operator – Manufacturing

This role is responsible for operating and driving a forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products, equipment, or materials in a productive and safe manner, ensuring raw materials are available and flowing through the manufacturing process.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Positions forklift over or around loaded pallets, boxes, products, or materials and transports load(s) to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Completes the Forklift Inspection Book/Log at the beginning of shift.
• Shrink wraps up to 60 pallets per shift.
• Reports to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.
• Keeps working area organized and clean.
• Uses a scanner gun to inventory transactions.
• Safe house keeping.
• Organizes and secures stored materials and parts at designated area.
• Remains current on forklift training and certification as required by supervisor, manager, and/or Igloo Safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Short term & Long-term disability

• Accidental death insurance

• Supplemental life insurance

• Company paid holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum six (6) months previous stand-up and sit-down forklift experience.
• English language skills: Working knowledge of English; Able to read labels and numbers, material lists
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift up to 80 lbs. good hand/eye coordination. Able to stack four pallets high.
• Work environment: Warehouse is hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months. High noise requiring use of hearing protection.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Familiar with Manufacturing and Warehouse practices

And of course – our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star?Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.

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