Forklift Operator — Safe Warehouse Role with Health & 401(k)

Batavia Container, Inc.; Batavia (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Batavia Container, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to safely move, stage, and count product materials on a production floor in Batavia, IL. The role involves loading/unloading, monitoring inventory, and following OSHA and food safety guidelines.

3rd shift; wage range $19.00-$23.00 per hour, with required daily documentation and equipment checks. Candidates should have basic mechanical and math skills, strong attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic proof-reading and math skills.
• Customer service driven and focused.
• Participate in requested or required training.
• Exhibit warehouse inventory knowledge.
• Follow precise instructions.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Maintain knowledge of safety measures needed for Fork-lift Operator.
• Judge distances.
• Develop corrugated industry knowledge.
• High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull and prepare product for shipment.
• Record information regarding movement of supplies, materials and finished products.
• Move product materials around production floor.
• Study production schedule to determine material requirements, movements and deliveries.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.
• Load and unload product materials from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Ensure the exact number and type of product is loaded and that loads are properly secured.
• Adhere to documented policies and procedures defining safe and proper operation of vehicle, as well as the safety concerns of people, product, materials and facilities.
• Complete required documentation accurately including daily checklists for vehicle operation characteristics.
• Identify problems with job related equipment or vehicles.
• Verify and maintain good housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Maintain the visual appearance of the vehicles, including cleaning and painting of vehicles when required.
• Ensure that product and/or material is transported in a safe, stable and efficient manner.
• Confirm the number of pallets received, based on the trailer lengths and stacking configuration, matches the bill of lading.
• Identify potential or existing non-conforming conditions or material.
• Load and unload materials from trailers.
• Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Shipping Manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Documentation

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Batavia Container, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to safely move, stage, and count product materials on a production floor in Batavia, IL. The role involves loading/unloading, monitoring inventory, and following OSHA and food safety guidelines.

3rd shift; wage range $19.00-$23.00 per hour, with required daily documentation and equipment checks. Candidates should have basic mechanical and math skills, strong attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset.