Industrial Shipping Forklift Operator - Will Work Four 10's

SOUTHEASTERN CONTAINER INC; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHEASTERN CONTAINER INC is seeking a Lift Truck Operator in Candler, NC 28715 to manage forklift operations, palletizing duties, and warehousing tasks in a production/packaging environment. The role supports shipping readiness and inventory control in a fast-paced plant setting.

The position emphasizes safe operation of fork trucks, adherence to SQMS labeling standards, and coordination with production schedules to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to load/unload shipments and prepare orders per schedule.
• Commitment to safety, hygiene, and product labeling standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure unit loads leaving the palletizer are strapped, labeled correctly and processed per specifications.
• Supply pallets, top frames, and tier sheets to palletizers; reload strap and wrap as needed.
• Notify maintenance of equipment malfunctions and share troubleshooting information to aid resolution.
• Place bottles and preforms in the warehouse; store correctly and label per SQMS; report damaged products.
• Load preforms, bottles, and other items onto trucks for shipment; verify no damage and coordinate with dispatcher.
• Unload dunnage shipments; store properly and build dunnage to support palletizing; follow hygiene specs.
• Maintain a clean working environment; follow safety guidelines; inspect forklifts per guidelines; report unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Team Leader.
• Comply with product safety, legality, regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Follow all labeling, storage, and production schedule requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse/Shipping

Safety compliance

Tools

Palletizing equipment

Labeling equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CANDLER, NC 28715

Salary Range: $21.81 Hourly

JOB TITLE: Lift Truck Operator

REPORTS TO: Team Leader

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for operation of equipment and job duties related to the warehousing and shipping of all production, including preforms and bottles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Make sure that unit loads that leave the palletizer are properly plugged and that strap and wrap are applied according to specifications. If the unit is tagged with a label, assure that the information on the label is correct and that the labeling equipment is operating properly.
2. Supply pallets, top frames, and tier sheets to the palletizers. Reload equipment with strap and wrap as necessary.
3. Notify the maintenance team whenever equipment is malfunctioning. Provide information to the maintenance team that may assist them in resolving the problem.
4. Place bottles and preforms in the warehouse for storage. Assure that products are stored in the correct location and that product is correctly labeled and packaged according to SQMS standards. Report any damaged product in the warehouse to the Team Leader. Supply preforms to the blowmolding area as needed for production, and dump preforms into the hoppers as instructed on the Production Schedule.
5. Load preforms, bottles, and other items as needed onto trucks for shipment. Assure that all products are not damaged or obviously defective prior to shipment. Talk with customers regarding shipment of loads in the absence of the dispatcher. Unload all incoming freight, as needed.
6. Unload preform and bottle dunnage shipments and store in the proper areas. Build dunnage to ensure the consistent operation of palletizing equipment. Follow all hygiene specifications.
7. Maintain a clean working environment and follow all safety guidelines and policies at all times. Report any unsafe conditions to the Team Leader. Inspect all equipment, including fork trucks, per established guidelines.
8. Perform other duties as requested by the Team Leader.
9. Comply with all activities related to product safety, legality, regulatory compliance and quality.