Lift Truck Operator Trainee (Nights)

Reynolds Consumer Products; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Concord, NC is seeking a Lift Truck Operator Trainee for the night shift (7pm–7am). You will move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, support inventory accuracy, and help maintain safe, efficient warehouse operations.

You will learn to operate powered industrial trucks, assist with material transactions, and collaborate with production and warehouse teams to meet schedules and deliver quality service while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution is preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and stage materials to ensure accurate inventory and uninterrupted production.
• Transport materials safely and efficiently throughout the facility.
• Load/unload shipments and support material movement to meet schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

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 Trainee at our Manufacturing Plant in Concord, NC.

NIGHTSHIFT HOURS

7pm - 7am (12 Hour Shift)

• Night Shift Differential $1.00/Hour

Responsibilities

The Lift Truck Operator Trainee provides safe and efficient movement of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to support continuous manufacturing and distribution operations. Partners with production and warehouse teams to maintain inventory accuracy, ensure timely material flow, and support operational performance while developing proficiency in lift truck operations. Works under established procedures with increasing independence as skills are demonstrated, contributing to workplace safety, quality, and customer service objectives.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Warehouse Operations

• Receive, inspect, store, and stage incoming materials to ensure accurate inventory and uninterrupted production.
• Transport raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods safely and efficiently throughout the facility.
• Pick, prepare, and deliver production materials to support manufacturing schedules and customer requirements.
• Load and unload vendor and carrier shipments while maintaining product integrity and shipping accuracy.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy by investigating and resolving routine inventory discrepancies.
• Execute material transactions and warehouse documentation to support inventory control and traceability.
• Maintain organized storage locations that promote efficient material flow and inventory accessibility.

Safety & Equipment

• Operate powered industrial vehicles and material handling equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance activities on warehouse equipment to support reliable operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment through routine housekeeping activities.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate effectively with production and warehouse personnel to coordinate material movement and operational priorities.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members to promote safe and consistent warehouse practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance warehouse efficiency, safety, and service levels.

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

Education/Experience

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of safe material handling practices.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate powered industrial trucks.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to solve routine operational problems and follow established procedures.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Takes initiative to complete work safely and efficiently while adapting to changing operational priorities.
• Collaborates – Builds productive working relationships to support team performance and operational success.
• Ensures Accountability – Consistently follows safety standards, policies, and established work practices.
• Nimble Learning – Quickly develops new skills and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Decision Quality – Uses sound judgment when handling materials and responding to routine operational situations.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Supports efficient workflows through organized, accurate, and consistent execution.

No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please.

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.

Pay Range

USD $21.59 - USD $21.59 /H