Stand Up Forklift Operator 1st shift

Solenis LLC; Florence (KY); In loco; USD 48.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Solenis LLC is hiring a Stand-Up Forklift Operator at our Florence, KY facility. You will safely receive, transport, and ship materials, following SOPs and safety rules while supporting the Production team.

The role requires 1+ years of forklift experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong attention to detail. Benefits include medical, 401(k), and paid time off; compensation ranges from $47,950 to $70,323 per year.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years forklift experience in manufacturing.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive bending.
• Must understand and follow PPE policies and safety rules.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Operate forklift and warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Move finished product pallets to designated areas and unload raw materials to lines.
• Load pallets into trailers and create accurate Bills of Lading.
• Perform receiving, counting, inspecting, and logging incoming goods.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and equipment condition; report defects.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and assist in packaging/material prep for storage.
• Review returns for quality and disposition; assist in reworking as needed.

Conoscenze

Forklift experience

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

PPE adherence

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.comor follow us on social media.

The Stand-Up Forklift Operator will safely and accurately receive, transport, and ship materials and finished goods. This individual must perform their job in a manner that complies with all safety and procedural SOPs. It is the obligation of the Stand-Up Forklift Operator to perform this process accurately, efficiently, and on time to support the Production team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safe and efficient operation of various warehouse equipment and inventory management devices.
• Remove pallets of finished products from packaging lines in a timely manner and move them to the designated area.
• Deliver raw materials to the packaging lines in a timely manner, so that the line doesn’t have to shut down to wait for any material.
• Load finished goods pallets into trailers to maximize safe transport and minimize damage to the product. Create accurate and timely Bills of Lading.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, loading, and unloading of trucks and adhere to all company policies and regulations..
• Inspect FG product for quality and accuracy as it is scanned and loaded for transfer to the finished good warehouse in accordance with the verification SOP.
• Responsible for ensuring good equipment condition and performance. Report any mechanical defects immediately.
• Responsible for any daily or weekly cleaning of the shipping & receiving areas including equipment and fork trucks.
• Accurately receive, count, identify, and inspect all incoming goods using a copy of our purchase order or request for purchase order as a guide. Work with the supervisor in adjusting the PO/RPO to match what was physically received.
• Monitor all incoming bulk loads to ensure safe unloading and transfer into bulk storage tanks.
• Assist in the preparation of all incoming packaging components, raw materials, etc. for storage using best possible spaced utilization or as directed.
• Maintain completed receiving information including all freight bills, packing lists, purchase orders, etc. to supervisor.
• Conduct daily cycle counts by counting all items on a daily list, and searching all locations to ensure counts are as accurate as possible.
• Review and inspect all returned goods for quality in both the product and packaging. Follow the instructions on the Product Disposition Form as to the re-stock status.
• Assist receiving employees in the reworking of product returns. This includes inspecting, re-labeling, re-pouring, or re-packing of materials to be used by shipping to meet customer orders.
• Be familiar with all safety procedures and requirements for handling raw materials or heavy loads, and know when and where to wear personal protective equipment.
• Ensure all safety rules are being followed, and notify the supervisor of any unsafe or questionable procedures, methods, equipment, etc. for immediate correction or review. Know when and where to wear personal protective equipment.
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse or production as directed by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of forklift experience in manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. several times each day. Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time. Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis. Ensuring that employees properly use and maintain their PPE and follow PPE policies and rules. The wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
• Organizational Skills: Must be able to take and follow directions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Problem Solving: High degree of analysis, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Technical Skills: Must be able to solve mathematical problems at the high school level. Must have completed forklift training.
• Honesty/Integrity: Acts with integrity. Is trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual. Presents the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidences, admits mistakes; doesn’t misinterpret him/herself for personal gain. Can be trusted to work for extended periods of time without direct supervision.
• Reliable: Can be trusted to consistently be punctual and productive while following all established procedures and policies.
• Action-Oriented: Willing to work hard; action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimal planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Teamwork: Strives for win/win solutions; co-operates with co-workers to achieve goals; provides support and encouragement to co-workers; brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively.

BENEFITS:

As a full-time employee of Solenis, you will be eligible to enroll in our robust benefits package on your first day which includes, but is not limited to, the following.

• Medical, dental, & vision coverage
• 401k (w/ employer match)
• 15 paid vacation days (prorated based on start date)
• 9 paid holidays annually (prorated based on start date)
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affi...

The expected compensation range for this position is between $47,950.00 and $70,323.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.