Forklift Operator - Shipping - 2nd Shift

About the job

Essential Functions

• Drive and operate forklifts to move materials throughout designated locations.
• Coordinate with departments to position materials in necessary areas.
• Move materials from and to materials center and shipping warehouse.
• Stack and unstack materials for storage and shipping.
• Present and remove materials from work areas.
• Serve trailers to provide materials for shipping and processing.
• Load and unload truck trailers.
• Place items onto the forklift.
• Ensure material is stored based on current and future needs.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting if equipment is not working properly.
• Handle sending and receiving duties on the loading dock.

Additional Responsibilities

• Mark and scan materials for inventory control.
• Communicate with forklift drivers and workers to adjust movements.

Job Scope

• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
• Competent in tasks that are beyond entry level.
• Usually, the forklift driver will be assigned tasks for the day and then will perform these tasks independently.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiar with the workings of a forklift.
• Understands the logistics of the facility being worked in and can place items in the proper area.
• Communication skills are essential to help workflow and maintain safety.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Job hours may require late-night or early-morning shifts.
• Preferred: certified forklift driver.
• Must comply with quality, PPE requirements, and safety policies and procedures.

Physical/Visual Demands/Work Environment

• Performing repetitive or short-cycle work.
• Performing effectively under stress.
• Dealing with people in job situations beyond receiving work instructions.
• Making judgments and decisions based on various criteria.
• Ability to lift heavy items and climb under/on top of machinery, trucks, storage racks, etc.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions

• Sometimes carried out outdoors, subjecting the driver to unpleasant weather conditions.
• Noise intensity level: loud (can manufacturing department, large equipment, heavy traffic).
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts and risk of collision.
• Exposure to outside atmospheric conditions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate is $22.03/hour plus $0.50 shift differential.

Company Mission

• Mauser Packaging Solutions is dedicated to innovation and sustainability in packaging, offering opportunities for growth and development in a diverse, forward-looking team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.