Lift Truck Operator 1

Reynolds Consumer Products; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Lift Truck Operator 1 at our Appleton, WI manufacturing plant for the day shift. You will safely operate lift trucks, move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, and support inventory accuracy and on-time shipments.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced production environment. Prior warehouse or manufacturing experience is preferred, with on-the-job training provided for lift equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks or completing employer-provided lift truck training.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environments.
• Knowledge of safe material handling practices.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to inspect, identify, and move materials accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks and related material handling equipment safely while complying with company safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Complete required equipment inspections and report safety or operational concerns to maintain reliable equipment performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment to support efficient operations.
• Transport raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to support continuous manufacturing.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring safe handling of materials.
• Stage materials and finished goods to support production schedules and shipping requirements.
• Verify material identification and documentation to support inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipment records through documentation and reporting processes.
• Support inventory verification and material control activities to improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and customer shipments.

Skills

Powered forklifts

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Reynolds Consumer Products... and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!

We currently have an opportunity for a Lift Truck Operator 1 at our Manufacturing Plant in Appleton, WI.

DAY SHIFT HOURS

(8 Hour Shift)

Responsibilities

The Lift Truck Operator 1 provides safe and efficient movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing and warehouse environment to support uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. Partners with production, shipping, and receiving teams to maintain inventory accuracy, product quality, and operational efficiency while adhering to established safety and quality standards. Works independently within defined procedures to ensure material flow supports business objectives and customer expectations.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Safety & Compliance

• Operate lift trucks and other authorized material handling equipment safely while complying with all company safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Complete required equipment inspections and report operational or safety concerns to maintain reliable equipment performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment that supports efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

Material Movement & Inventory

• Transport raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments while ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.
• Stage materials and finished goods to support production schedules, shipping requirements, and warehouse operations.
• Verify material identification and documentation to support inventory accuracy and product traceability.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate inventory and shipment records through required documentation and reporting processes.
• Support inventory verification and material control activities to improve inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and customer shipments.

You Will Love It Here If...

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Prior experience operating powered industrial trucks or the ability to successfully complete employer-provided lift truck training.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of safe material handling practices.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to accurately inspect, identify, and move materials.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.

Competencies

• Action Oriented - Takes prompt, effective action to support production and material flow objectives.
• Ensures Accountability - Consistently follows established procedures and meets performance expectations.
• Collaborates - Works effectively with operations, production, and logistics teams to achieve shared goals.
• Plans and Aligns - Organizes work to ensure timely movement of materials and efficient workflow.
• Decision Quality - Makes sound operational decisions within established guidelines.
• Drives Results - Delivers reliable performance while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Pay Range

USD $24.94 - USD $24.94 /H

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.