Warehouse Forklift Operator

Nortera; Village of Brockport (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Night shift differential

17-5 Day weekends a year

Health Insurance with HSA or FSA

Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid sick, vacation, holidays

Employee Assistance program

Wellness reimbursement (Gym)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nortera in Brockport, NY is hiring for a forklift operator to support our frozen vegetable packaging facility as we ramp up production. You will safely operate electric lift trucks to move finished and bulk products, pick and stage orders, and assist with outbound shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of forklift experience, can work 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM including weekends, and are comfortable with a high-touch, physically active role.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of forklift experience in a warehouse environment.
• Able to operate equipment safely with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a physically active role and handling 40–50 lb lifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate electric lift trucks to load/unload trucks and railcars; move finished and bulk products.
• Put product away, pick and stage orders, and assist outbound shipments.
• Use RF scanners and attachments to track and move products per inventory requirements.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF scanners

Turn-a-Fork

Slip-sheet attachments

Job description

Big things are happening at Nortera in Brockport, and we’re hiring!

Our frozen vegetable packaging plant is ramping up production, and we’re looking for great people to join our team.

Build new skills, create new opportunities for your future, and be part of a team that helps prepare and package products enjoyed by families across North America.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA?

• New Highly competitive wages
• $2 Shift Differential for night shift
• 17-5 Day weekends a year!
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance options (Hospitalization, Spouse and Dependent Term Life, Pet, etc.)
• 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement program, (Gym Memberships, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

Pay Range: $23.50 to $26 USD

The Role

• Safely operate electric lift trucks to load/unload trucks and railcars and move finished and bulk products throughout the facility.
• Put product away, pick and properly stage orders, stack/retrieve bulk product, and assist with outbound shipments.
• Use RF scanners, Turn-a-Fork and slip-sheet attachments to efficiently track and move products according to inventory requirements.
• Follow all GMP, food safety, and facility safety procedures, including trailer chocking, brake lock systems, dock plates, and safe battery changes.

Your Profile

• Minimum of one years of forklift experience, preferably in a high-lift warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs., and perform bending, squatting, twisting, climbing, and reaching.
• Comfortable working in a medium-heavy physical environment with noise, dust, freezing temperatures, wet conditions, and moving mechanical equipment; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work 6:00AM to 6:00PM OR 6:00 PM TO 6:00 AM, including weekends

A link to the full job description can be found here.

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.

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