Forklift Operator — Material Flow & Inventory Support

Sealed Air; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a warehouse associate at our Lenoir, NC site. The role involves operating a forklift, handling shipping and receiving, and moving materials throughout the plant to support production.

You will inspect deliveries, coordinate with operators, and help maintain packaging and grinding operations while upholding safety standards. The position requires 1–3 years of forklift experience, ability to work fast-paced shifts, and a team or independent work style.

Qualifications

• 1) 1-3 years of forklift experience.
• 2) Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• 3) Ability to solve problems and apply critical thinking to processes and equipment.
• 4) Ability to use a tape measure.
• 5) High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6) Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• 7) High safety awareness for yourself and others.
• 8) Able to work effectively as part of a team or individually.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and perform daily safety inspections.
• Interpret and use bills of lading/orders and manage shipping/receiving.
• Load and unload delivery trucks.
• Inspect incoming deliveries for accuracy and damage.
• Support manufacturing with material movement across the plant.
• Coordinate with machine operators and supervisors.
• Stage empty pallets for foam extrusion and supply work centers.
• Remove finished goods and waste from work centers.
• Maintain packaging bander and wrapper equipment by replacing band material and film.
• Operate grinders by replacing containers and maintaining area cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership, production leads, or shift leads.

Skills

Forklift experience

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College-level courses or trade school

Tools

Tape measure

Pallet jacks

Job description

Sealed Air is seeking a warehouse associate at our Lenoir, NC site. The role involves operating a forklift, handling shipping and receiving, and moving materials throughout the plant to support production.

You will inspect deliveries, coordinate with operators, and help maintain packaging and grinding operations while upholding safety standards. The position requires 1–3 years of forklift experience, ability to work fast-paced shifts, and a team or independent work style.