Forklift Operator – Safe, Efficient Material Handler

Green Bay Packaging; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging in Richfield, WI is seeking a forklift operator to move materials, load and unload goods, and ensure on-time production support. You will operate forklifts per OSHA guidelines and help keep areas clean and organized.

The role requires attention to safety, basic math, and ability to use RF scanners; prior forklift certification is expected. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and a team committed to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe environment.
• May be required to use an RF scanner gun.
• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards.
• Class A license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility.
• Provide raw or WHIP stock to production machines per the production schedule.
• Loading and unloading goods from vehicles.
• Moving goods packed on pallets or slip sheets around the storage facility.
• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions.
• Checking loads are secure.
• Stacking empty pallets.
• Performing daily equipment checks on the Forklifts, per OSHA guidelines.
• Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines.
• Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Dumping materials into machine hoppers.
• Any other job duties that may be assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

RF scanner

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification per OSHA standards

Class A license preferred

Tools

RF scanner gun

Job description

Green Bay Packaging in Richfield, WI is seeking a forklift operator to move materials, load and unload goods, and ensure on-time production support. You will operate forklifts per OSHA guidelines and help keep areas clean and organized.

The role requires attention to safety, basic math, and ability to use RF scanners; prior forklift certification is expected. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and a team committed to safety and efficiency.