Lift Truck Operator

Novolex; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

Job summary

Novolex in Macon, GA, is seeking a Shipping Loader for the 2nd shift (3 PM–11 PM) to load/unload finished goods and support inventory accuracy. This role requires forklift certification and warehouse experience, with the ability to work in hot/cold conditions and maintain safety.

Competitive pay with weekly dispensation is offered. The position also emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety and attendance standards while supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Six months of warehouse experience.
• One year of forklift experience.
• Experience working in extreme weather conditions.
• Self-compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Locate the product identified on the shipping document.
• Operate lift truck to move products from the warehouse to the loading area.
• Complete a product movement sheet for inventory accuracy.
• Verify design numbers and loaded quantities match shipping documents.
• Load and unload products by hand as required by shipping documents.
• Store finished products and supplies from other plants and vendors.
• Inspect trailers and complete related paperwork; secure trailers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic mathematics

Effective communication

Self-directed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates, including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Lift Truck Operator| Hiring Immediately | Macon, Georgia

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay range of $20.82-26.93 per hour, paid weekly
• Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
• Increases: Eligible for annual wage increases
• Bonuses: Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Available Shift:

• 2nd Shift
• 3 PM-11 PM
• Rotating days off

Job Description

Job purpose

The Shipping Loader role is responsible for loading and unloading finished goods trailers from nose to tail.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities are:

• Locate the product identified on the shipping document.
• Operate lift truck to transport products from the warehouse to the loading area.
• Complete a product movement sheet when a product is pulled from or returned to a location to achieve inventory accuracy goals.
• Verify that the design numbers and the loaded quantities are the same as what is requested on the shipping documents.
• Load and unload product by hand as specified in the shipping document.
• Store finished products and supplies received from other plants and vendors.
• Inspect trailers and complete associated paperwork.
• Secure trailers.
• Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
• Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Maintains excellent safety record.
• Maintains an excellent attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

Experience required:

• At least six (6) months of warehouse experience.
• At least one (1) year of forklift experience.
• Experience working in extreme weather conditions.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Shipping Loader position:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Basic mathematics skills
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in a self-directed position and be a self-starter.

Physical requirements

This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include, but are not limited to:

• Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)
• Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)

Working conditions

An individual who works in the Shipping Loader position:

• Must be physically able to work in a hot/cold environment.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Must be physically capable of performing essential job duties.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds frequently.
• Maintain an excellent driving record and have a personal vehicle.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs, and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail]