Forklift Operator - Monday-Friday Afternoon Shift

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable supply chain solutions! This role as a Forklift Operator involves safely loading and unloading trailers, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to production goals while maintaining cleanliness and organization. With a commitment to celebrating individual contributions, this company offers great benefits after 30 days, making it an excellent place to grow your career. If you're ready to be part of a team that values safety and quality, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Great benefits after 30 days

Training and certification provided

Diverse team environment

Qualifications

• Familiarity with pallet jack operation and forklift experience preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced, production-based warehouse environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload customer trailers while adhering to safety protocols.
• Sort pallets accurately by product type and quality grade.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Pallet Jack Operation

Quality Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

$20/hour - Great benefits after 30 days!

Purpose of Role:

The primary responsibility of this role is to safely and efficiently load and unload customer trailers, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards. Forklift Operators will also be tasked with moving materials across the operation to meet production requirements and assist in manual hand-sorting of pallets according to product specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety and Compliance:
  • Adhere strictly to all safety protocols to support the achievement of the Plan to Zero (PTZ) safety goal.
  • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, following company-specific safety behaviors, processes, and procedures. (Training and certification to be provided)
• Quality Management:
  • Accurately sort pallets by product type, manufacturer, and quality grade, based on visual inspections.
• Production Support:
  • Meet and sustain production and quality targets consistently.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by site leadership to support daily operations.
• Team Collaboration and Values:
  • Work effectively within a diverse team environment, adhering to the company’s mission and values.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization by practicing "Clean as You Go" and adhering to good housekeeping standards.
• Lift up to 70 lbs. regularly throughout the shift.
• Perform tasks involving repetitive motions, i.e.- bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Familiarity with pallet jack operation.
• Previous forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in a fast-paced, production-based warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.