Forklift Operator, Mill 2nd Shift

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Rutland (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Band III Forklift Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in the efficient operation of our warehouse. This position involves safely moving various types of stock, loading and unloading trailers, and ensuring a well-organized workspace. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, engage in safety practices, and have opportunities for professional growth. With a lucrative employee stock ownership plan and fantastic benefits, this is a chance to be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual Profit Sharing

Monthly Production Incentives

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Discounted Company Gear

Regular Year-Round Schedules

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and prior forklift experience required.
• Preferred experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or shipping.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to move and organize stock.
• Load and unload stock trailers and maintain cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Ability to Multi-task

Education

Forklift Operator License

Prior Warehouse Experience

Tools

Small Hand Tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rutland, VT

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 2nd Shift

Description

Band III Forklift Operator
2^nd Shift: 3pm-11pm
Hiring Minimum: $18.30-$20.28 (includes differential)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This key position requires the efficient and safe operation of a forklift to move sheet stock, square stock, and milled stock in and around the Main Mill building. Also requires loading and unloading tractor trailers and railcars. In addition to organizing warehouse area, the forklift operator will supply the industrial saws, CNCs, and drill presses with sheet and square stock. This position requires a valid driver’s license and prior forklift experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow safety rules, procedures, guidelines, and training given. Recognize and report hazards to designated individual(s). Actively participate in safety program. Practice safe work habits and report accidents/injuries immediately.
• Flexibility in job assignments and adaptability to changing business needs
• Continually learn and apply new skills.
• Load sheet stock on Galaxy and Holzma saws and CNC machines.
• Load square stock on drill presses
• Organize and maintain square stock in the warehouse, stacking in correct locations.
• Load and unload stock trailers and inbound shipments of plywood. May require the occasional unloading of railcars.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and forklift. Light forklift maintenance.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel, across departments and shifts on material status and production assembly issues.
• Confer with shift supervisor to coordinate and organize materials.
• Communicate well and get along with team members, actively listen, ask questions to understand, provide encouragement.
• Collaboratively support a cooperative and positive team environment.
• Maintain excellent attendance, with overtime required as business needs dictate.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned and fill in for other areas, as needed.

Employee Owners at Carris enjoy:

• A Lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Potential for monthly production incentives
• Fantastic Benefits- Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Weekly payroll
• Discounted company branded employee gear and other perks
• Regular, year-round schedules
• Paid holidays

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• Prior warehouse, manufacturing, or shipping/receiving experience is preferred.
• Forklift operator license and valid driver’s license
• General knowledge of small hand tools.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work well with others.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds