Forklift Operator
Company: Peachtree Packaging & Display
Location: Lawrenceville
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION: The Forklift Operator is
responsible for safely performing a wide range of tasks that
include stacking corrugated products, conducting quality checks,
material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
In addition, the operator is responsible for the accurate
receiving, storing, and shipping of products to meet company
standards of safety, productivity, and quality. This includes the
operation of basic forklifts in the handling of products. Must be
available to work scheduled hours to meet customer needs.Peachtree
Packaging & Display offers medical, dental, vision, life,
short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical
illness insurance plans. Additionally, we offer paid time off, paid
holidays, quarterly bonus programs, FSA plans, and a 401k (100%
match up to 6% & vested at 90 days!) plan. These benefits are
offered after 90 days of continuous employment.Pay Range:
$16-18/hr. (needed immediately - 1st Shift Monday through Friday
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM OR 2nd Shift Monday through Thursday 3:30 PM to
1:30 AM - Class A CDL is a plus!)***ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for operating electric and manual pallet jack,
stand-up and sit-down forklift.
- Complete a daily checklist on Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
before the start of the shift.
- Ensure all safety equipment and devices are in place and
working properly.
- Safe operation of the MHE within the plant/warehouse to prevent
damage or personal injury.
- Responsible for unloading inbounds, warehousing materials,
supplying production lines, and loading outbound shipments.
- Check trailers to make sure they are safe to use.
- Ensure materials are properly unitized and marked.
- Accurately check the quantity and description of the materials
handled.
- Load various size pallets to maximize trailer cube while
minimizing in-transit damage.
- Complete paperwork associated with the movement of materials in
an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate inventory of all materials and complete daily
cycle counts.
- Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment
and area.
- Follow all PPE policies, including safety glasses and gloves as
required.
- Use the scanning system for all transactions and movements of
raw materials and finished goods.
- Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company
policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.This job description does not
necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities,
skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions
associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate
reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the
job or to require that other or different tasks be
performed.EDUCATION:
- High school diploma/GED required.EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 1-year experience operating sit-down propane-powered
and stand-up forklifts.
- Experience operating a yard truck is a plus.
- Knowledge of various material handling equipment required.
- Knowledge of RF/barcode scanning systems required.CORE
COMPETENCIES:
- Must be able to work scheduled hours (and overtime as
needed)
- Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
- Possess basic mathematical and computer skills to handle
software and shipment details.
- Able to learn and use wireless RF scanning equipment to ensure
accuracy of inventory.
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented
environment.
- Assist other areas as need to maintain a team approach.
- Ability to effectively manage time and meet set targets and
deadlines.PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Walking, talking, hearing, and vision are required over 95% of
the time, while standing, bending, stooping, and twisting are
required about 40% of the time. Sitting and feeling are required
75% of the time, and reaching is required about 20% of the time.
Pushing and pulling are required less than 10% of the time. Low
levels of lifting (10 pounds or less) are required about 10% of the
time, while medium levels of lifting and carrying (20 to 40 pounds)
are required less than 5% of the time.Benefits:
- Employer-paid basic life & long-term disability insurance
- Medical, dental, & vision (employer pays 60% of premiums for
employees & legal dependents)
- Supplemental life, short-term disability, accident & critical
illness insurance plans also available
- FSA (Medical & Dependent Care)
- 401k (6% match & vested at 90 days of employment)
- Paid holidays & paid time off*All benefits listed above are
available at 90 days of continuous employment.Equal Opportunity
Employer:Peachtree Packaging, Inc. supports equal employment
opportunities. Peachtree Packaging, Inc. will provide equal
employment in employment practices to all employees and applicants
for employment. Employment decisions shall be made without regard
to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender
identity, disability, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected
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Keywords: Peachtree Packaging & Display, Roswell , Forklift Operator, Professions , Lawrenceville, Georgia
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