Forklift Operator (nights)

United Felts, Inc; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

United Felts, Inc. in Martinsville is seeking a dedicated warehouse associate to maintain organized storage of rolls and pallets and assist shipping with loading and receiving. You will operate forklifts, monitor safety, and coordinate with supervisors to keep production moving.

Applicants should have a GED or HS diploma and prior manufacturing experience. The role offers competitive benefits and a chance to contribute to infrastructure projects in a growing company.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Perform forklift checks to maintain proper working order and report issues or maintenance
• Keep rolls and pallets organized to maximize space and prevent damage
• Assist shipping by reviewing bill of lading or receiving slip to ensure orders are processed accurately
• Set up the production lines rolls and pallets
• Set up the slitter’s rolls
• Keep a log of rolls returned to stock with roll number, length, width, gauge and location
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks
• Fill in as forklift operator in warehouse when needed
• Work safely by following company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties as required
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein
• Will at times be asked to perform other duties

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety

Inventory handling

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Participate in maintaining the storage of warehouse rolls and pallets in an organized manner. Assist shipping in reviewing bill of loading or receiving slip to ensure our customer’s orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform forklift checks to maintain proper working order and report any problems or maintenance that may be needed.
• Be observant and alert of surroundings at all times.
• Keep rolls and pallets organized to utilize space and to prevent material damage.
• Communicate with Supervisors and slitter operators to determine what their needs will be in order to keep production rolling.
• Set up the production lines rolls and pallets.
• Set up the slitter’s rolls.
• Keep a log of rolls returned to stock, which includes the roll number, length, width, gauge and location.
• Pull orders from location to slitter.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Fill in as forklift operator in warehouse when needed.
• Work in a safe manner at all times by following the company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties when required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
• Will at times be asked to perform other duties.

Education & Experience

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience

Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? United Felts, Inc. and Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At United Felts, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development, then

The pay range for this role is:

18.70 - 18.70 USD per hour (United Felts - Martinsville)