Shipper/Forklift Operator - Turners Falls, MA

Charter Next Generation; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Shipper/Forklift Operator for their Turners Falls, MA facility. This role involves performing inspections, loading/unloading trailers, and ensuring safety in a fast-paced environment. With competitive pay and benefits starting on day one, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow within a supportive team.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation upon day of hire

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Employee ownership program

Qualifications

• Previous shipping experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required.
• Strong work and personal ethics.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer inspections accurately.
• Load and unload trailers according to provided lists.
• Maintain a safe workspace and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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Charter Next Generation provided pay range

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Base pay range

$19.00/yr - $22.00/yr

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,100 employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.

This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Turners Falls, MA.

WHAT WE OFFER – OUR HARD-WORKING TEAM DESERVES BENEFITS THAT WORK FOR THEM:

Maximize your potential, own your impact.

Total Rewards

• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation upon day of hire
• Holiday pay
  
  

Growth

• Career advancement opportunities within 15 manufacturing facilities in the US
• Leadership development
• Technical training
• Innovative and quick to market
• Accelerated company growth
  
  

People & Culture

• Sustainability leader
• Safety & quality driven
• Fast-paced work environment
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship
  
  

What We Need From You

• Correctly and accurately perform trailer inspections.
• Correctly identifies all raw material, finished goods, cores, packaging items, and can confirm receipts of any articles (including maintenance parts, parcels, etc.) with assistance. Can deliver all articles to correct location/person as needed.
• Receive materials in DTR for labeling an invoicing.
• Basic Venture understanding and open to learning the computer programs associated with the shipping department.
• Loads and unloads trailers accurately - can follow a provided load list accurately.
• Assists in housekeeping, maintaining, and organizing the warehouse.
• Assists with required finished goods and resin inventory.
• Provides support to Material Handling, Rewinder and Reprocessing when necessary.
• Working as a team player to reach consistent output goals.
• Maintaining a safe workspace and commitment to following CNG’s Safety Mission.
  
  

Shift/Schedule

• Monday-Friday 7am-3pm (must be flexible to work OT/weekends at months end)
  
  

Compensation

• Starting wage at $19.00-$22.00
  
  

Our Safety Requirements

• Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
• Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes
• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Produce quality materials to be distributed to customers
• Maintain production volume and efficiency
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, requesting supervisor assistance when needed
  
  

Our Basic Qualifications

• Previous shipping experience is preferred
• Forklift experience required
• Strong work and personal ethics
• Effectively communicate and work alongside company personnel on all levels ranging from production workers to upper management
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Work
• A strong understanding of our safety mission and its importance
  
  

Physical Work And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member frequently is required to use arms to reach and hands to handle or feel. The team member must be able to lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Must be able to climb stairs and work safely around numerous hot surfaces and rotating equipment.
• Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Team members in this role are exposed to seasonal temperature/humidity changes that can be near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed – We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative – We are better when we work together.
• Caring – We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous – We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious – We encourage new thinking to reimagine what’s possible.
• Competitive – We play to win.
  
  

If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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