Forklift Operator: Safe Load/Unload & Materials Prep

Trivium Packaging; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging is seeking a shipping and receiving associate to unload/load products and fulfill customer requests in a timely, organized manner. This role operates primarily on a tow motor, requiring safety awareness, and reports to the shipping and production managers.

You will work in a manufacturing environment with noisy machinery, lifting up to 55 lbs, and reading BOM paperwork. Responsibilities include inspecting tow motors, placing materials correctly, banding and wrapping skids, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience with operating tow motor.
• HazMat cleanup and safety knowledge.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks preferred.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50–55 lbs and sit on tow motor.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Conduct tow motor inspections before and after shift.
• Put received materials in correct location.
• Banding and wrapping skids.
• Understand BOM and paperwork for loading procedures.
• Retrieve raw materials for operators.
• Operate a scan gun to fetch products and move to correct spot.
• Authority to stop/modify work processes for safety or non-conformance.
• Report potential food safety concerns to QA manager.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tow motor operation

HazMat cleanup/safety

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

English fluency

Tools

Scan gun

Job description

Trivium Packaging is seeking a shipping and receiving associate to unload/load products and fulfill customer requests in a timely, organized manner. This role operates primarily on a tow motor, requiring safety awareness, and reports to the shipping and production managers.

You will work in a manufacturing environment with noisy machinery, lifting up to 55 lbs, and reading BOM paperwork. Responsibilities include inspecting tow motors, placing materials correctly, banding and wrapping skids, and