Forklift Operator, Warehouse

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Krono in Alabama is seeking a warehouse associate to operate forklifts, scan and move product, and keep the facility organized for smooth distribution. The role includes supporting maintenance activities and operating waste equipment to sustain continuous warehouse operations.

Ideal candidates can lift up to 50 lbs, work overtime including weekends, and collaborate with team members to solve problems in a fast-paced environment. Training through KronoAcademy is supported.

Qualifications

• The ability to drive a forklift.
• Overtime availability, including weekends.
• Ability to work with facility team members.
• Capacity to work with minimal supervision.
• Creative problem solving.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to diagnose machine issues and report to maintenance.
• Handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Read and follow complex written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Pick and scan product in the warehouse and move it to staging locations.
• Transport goods to flatbed trailers or vans for loading.
• Maintain an organized warehouse and relocate products as needed.
• Ensure safe movement of materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Operate the Hammel waste machine.
• Assist maintenance and contractors when requested for troubleshooting or preventive maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overtime willingness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Multi-tasking

Lifting heavy items

Job description

Job Description

• Pick and scan product in the warehouse, transport it to the proper staging location, and load it on to flatbed trailers or vans.


• Responsible for maintaining an organized warehouse and moving product to different locations as needed.


• This position is also Responsible for the safe movement of materials and finished goods throughout the facility.


• Responsible for performing cleaning and housekeeping duties.


• Responsible for operating the Hammel waste machine.


• Assist maintenance and contractor personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment in order to support continuous operations of the warehouse and distribution areas.

Qualifications

• The ability to drive a forklift


• The ability and willingness to work overtime as needed including some weekends.


• The ability to work effectively with other members of the facility team


• The ability to work without constant supervisioni>
  
• The ability to creatively problem solve


• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance


• The ability to diagnose machine problems and report to maintenance.


• The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment


• The ability to read and understand complex written instructions

Additional Information

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products


• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world


• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans


• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans


• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family


• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match


• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days


• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy


• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.