Forklift Operator-- Shipping

Shoreline Container; Holland (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is seeking a Forklift Operator for their Holland, MI location. This full-time role involves operating powered industrial equipment, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining safety and quality standards. Join a team that values training and employee development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) option

401k plan & generous company match

Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage

Life Insurance & AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off policy

9 paid holidays

Gym reimbursement program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, bend, stand, and twist over long periods.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide raw stock to assembly cells using powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support quality programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

Job description

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Forklift Operator 1st Shift Logistics

Shoreline Container Holland

Rate: $20.00/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-3pm

Are you looking to grow your skills in the manufacturing environment? Do you want to feel appreciated and valued as an employee? Then a position at Shoreline Container is right for you! Shoreline Container is the home of innovative designers and manufacturers of packaging materials. We are dedicated to training and developing our employees into independent and successful manufacturers.

Role Summary: Works under the direct supervision of the Production Team Lead. Provides excellent customer service by assuring daily scheduled production is completed in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Fast paced environment needing a skilled forklift operator.

What You'll Do

• Provide raw stock to assembly cells in a timely, orderly and cost-efficient manner utilizing powered industrial equipment (hilo).
• Update pick lists to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Remove scrap materials from machine sites and transfer to recycling areas.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and general organization of production areas.
• Support and provide suggestions for continuous improvement activities to improve processes and procedures.
• Required to operate powered industrial equipment (hilo).
• Support and adhere to internal quality and safety programs.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for an extended number of hours per shift, walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is required to reach with fingers, hands, and arms.
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
• The employee must regularly lift, push or pull and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The job is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts.
• Safety gear must be worn as required.
  
  

What You'll Need

• High school diploma.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and powered industrial equipment (hilo) certification.
• Ability to lift, bend, stand and twist over long periods of time.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to maintain diplomacy, confidentiality and tact essential, as individual has access to high levels of cost, design and company sensitive materials.
• Must be able to work with frequently changing priorities.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution
• 401k plan & generous company match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)
• Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great Paid Time Off policy
• 9 paid holidays
• Gym reimbursement program
• Quality time invested in your training and development
  
  

Who is Shoreline Container?

• For over 100 years, Michigan and our neighboring states have led the world in manufacturing. For nearly half of those years, Shoreline Container has been a growing partner to that manufacturing base by designing and producing custom container and packaging solutions
• We have a staff of nearly 250 people working in multiple shifts, all dedicated to engineering and building the right solutions for our customers
• We advocate for training and educating our employees, so they have the skills to be successful in the manufacturing environment
• Shoreline is a partner in Five Star Sheets, one of the nation's premier corrugated sheet manufacturers. We are committed to continually improving while providing our customers with outstanding packaging through Quality, Service & Design
  
  

We think outside (and inside) the box when it comes to producing the best products for our customers. We value our team by treating employees with respect and listening to their needs. Join the Shoreline Container Family and take your career to the next level. Apply today!

This position does not require a certificate, license, or registration.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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