Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Pennex Aluminum Company; Wellsville (PA); On-site; USD 26,849 - 31,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and professional development

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Daily pay available

Job summary

Pennex Aluminum Company is looking for a Forklift Operator for the night shift at our Wellsville, PA location. The role involves safely transporting materials, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining the forklift. Candidates must possess a valid Forklift License and excel in a physically demanding environment.

The position works from 7 PM to 7 AM on rotating days and weekends. With a competitive wage of $19.49-$23.04 per hour, we offer attractive perks, including insurance and retirement benefits, along with opportunities for further training and career growth.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a similar role.
• Valid Forklift License required.
• Must pass Forklift Operators Safety course.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport materials using forklift.
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Maintain forklift in safe working order.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Capacity to handle physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Forklift Operator - Night Shift at our Wellsville, PA location. The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently transports materials using the forklift, which is a powered industrial truck equipped with forks or a platform for lifting and carrying heavy objects.

This position works a 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on rotating days and weekends.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.


• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, extrusions, or logs and transports load to designated area.


• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.


• Loads and unloads trucks as required.


• Empties trash containers as needed.


• Places empty baskets on wheels for saw crews.


• Empties scrap hoppers, separating alloy 6061 from 6063 as directed.


• Loads and unloads heat treat ovens and moves metal to next department or area.


• Follows proper procedures, starts Age Ovens selecting proper cycles. Completes documentation and charts as required.


• Monitors Age Cycles periodically to assure proper operation.


• Ensures forklift is maintained in a safe working order. Reports defects or problems to shift supervisor. Completes preventive maintenance and corresponding paperwork as directed.


• Replaces propane bottle refueling forklift as required. Places empty bottle in proper storage area.


• Assists with maintaining a neat and orderly plant, insuring aisleways are kept clear. Performs general housekeeping duties as directed.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience

• One or more years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.


• Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.


• Must attend and pass Forklift Operators Safety course.


• Must possess a valid Forklift License.


• Must be authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorships are not available.


• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.


• Must have regular attendance.

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand.


• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.


• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Perks of the Job

• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• Disability and life insurance


• 401(k) with matching contribution


• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays


• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Opportunity for career growth and advancement


• Daily pay available

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and the family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email [e-mail].

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $19.49/Hr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $23.04/Hr.