Forklift Operator (NIGHTS)

Pharmavite; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite in Opelika, Alabama is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate forklifts, stock and pick pallets, and prepare shipments while maintaining accurate records. You will handle inventory, item tagging, and ensure safety practices throughout the shift.

The role requires forklift certification, a HS diploma or GED, and 1–3 years of warehousing experience. It offers the potential for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Pharmavite’s total rewards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification required upon attainment.
• 1–3 years warehousing experience.
• Good communication and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lb without equipment and up to 600 lb with forklift equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts to stock and move pallets.
• Maintain records using a computerized system and RF technology.
• Pack, weigh, and prepare products for shipment with proper documents.
• Perform inventory counts and verify materials against records.
• Ensure safety checks on forklifts and wrap boxes securely for shipping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Data entry

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Warehouse management system (WMS)

RF scanner

Job description

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe operation of forklifts and other equipment to receive, stock, pick, load, transfer, and ship raw or finished products, and ensuring accurate and complete documentation of the same.

Responsibilities

• Uses sit-down and stand-up forklift lifts to stock, pick, and transport pallets of raw/finished products in the warehouse, load/unload trucks, and transfer products.
• Utilizes a computerized system, which may include radio frequency, to maintain records of product movement in and out of the warehouse.
• Packs and weighs boxes of products and assigns appropriate methods of shipping in accordance with customer needs; prepares related documents.
• Manually restacks pallets, restacks raw material drums up to 600 pounds via rolling/pushing, and picks products from shelves (10 to 150 pounds) and loads them on the forklift.
• Checks forklift for safety and smooth operation daily (e.g., fluids, horns, backup lights).
• Operates wrapping machine to securely wrap boxes loaded on pallets; adjusts controls for tension, size, etc.
• Performs inventory duties, including counting, verifying, and checking documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Completes batch and other records and physically checks materials against records and inventory documents; fills weigh‑out tags accurately and completely; and places quarantine stickers on vendor receipts.
• Enters data from various inventory and batch records into the computer, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Communicates with leads and supervisors on schedules and priorities to ensure smooth flow of correct materials into manufacturing and other areas in accordance with production schedules.
• Uses orders to locate and pull specific items from shelves and packs them for shipment; uses a forklift as necessary to move product.
• Performs a variety of other clerical duties in support of the department, including production of daily shipping paperwork, answering telephone and taking requests and messages, inventory control maintenance, preparation of miscellaneous pre‑pack kits and other mailings, quarterly and other mailings, and incoming and outgoing deliveries and shipments.
• Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Certification

• Forklift certification is required upon attainment of the position.

Experience

• Requires one to three years of warehousing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Have good communication skills with the ability to follow verbal directions and written procedures to determine the method of shipping. Ability to complete and maintain documentation logs and communicate via email and on the phone with others.
• Physical ability to reach, push, pull, and lift boxes weighing 5 to 600 pounds in raw material receiving, 5 to 300 pounds in component receiving, and 5 to 75 pounds in distribution with the use of powered industrial equipment.
• Basic arithmetic skills to count/balance numbers of products and perform routine calculations.

Physical Requirements

• Drive/operate forklifts for the majority of the work shift. Push/pull/lift/roll products from 5 to 600 pounds with a forklift. Work safely within tight deadlines.

Environment

• Open warehouse or production, which may have limited protection from heat and cold. May include exposure to high and low temperatures sufficient to cause some discomfort. May require employees to wear a uniform, steel‑toed shoes to protect employees from falling stock items, and protective eyewear, back support for lifting and when pulling stock from racks, face shield, acid apron, depending upon assignment.

Safety

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well‑being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

The salary range for this position is $40,000.00 - $66,000.00.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job‑related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits.

Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non‑exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime.

Voluntary overtime requested by non‑exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job‑related qualifications and abilities.

Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

DISCLOSURE

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.