Warehouse Forklift Driver

Ardagh Group; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

EAP

Apprenticeships

Career development

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging in California seeks a Shipping Industrial Truck Operator to drive forklifts, move product, and manage pallets in the warehouse and during truck loading/unloading.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety procedures, accurate data entry, and cooperation with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prior manufacturing or warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• Must operate forklifts and handle loading/unloading duties.
• Safety procedures and PPE must be used at all times.
• Able to navigate computer-based programs and input data.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial forklift to transport materials within warehouse and trucks.
• Move products to and from storage, pallets, docks, and machines.
• Stack and unstack pallets of cans and rebuild pallets as needed.
• Fill out forms, verify identifications, count/weigh materials.
• Input and extract information in the computer system for paperwork.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow loading procedures per customer requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on forklifts.
• Communicate issues with incoming product and escalate as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

Computer literacy

PPE familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Purpose of the Job

The Shipping Industrial Truck Operator is responsible for maintaining and driving forklifts, moving product, equipment, or materials in the warehouse and in and out of trucks.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate industrial truck to perform transporting assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods.
• Transport material to and from storage areas, warehouse, trucks, machines and loading docks.
• Stacks and unstacks pallets of cans.
• Rebuild pallets of cans, as needed.
• Fills out forms, checks identification, counts and/or weighs materials.
• Handles skids, pallets, chipboard, top frames, drums or other material.
• Inputs and extracts information in computer system to generate appropriate paperwork.
• Handles and dumps scrap, spoilage or trash.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance checks on industrial trucks.
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Ability to understand and execute all loading procedures as they apply to each individual customer.
• Ability to recognize defective product during loading and transportation process
• Communicate issues with incoming product immediately and follow up
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Familiar with personal protective equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred
• Ability to navigate computer-based programs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Physical Demands

• Able to stand for a long duration in excess of 8 hours.
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly.
• Able to lift to 40 pounds.
• Able to withstand heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes, and loud noise.
• Able to climb stairs frequently.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and use of foot pedals

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team – you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging – North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English‑proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

Compensation

Upon hire, the starting hourly base for this role is $25.14 per hour. The company also offers a Success Share Bonus that is dependent on the plant meeting certain metrics and targets. Please note that the wage provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for California residents. The wage could be different for applicants who do not reside in California.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.