Forklift Operator

We are not just a box company. Premier Packaging is a fast growing, forward thinking provider for all packaging needs. From corrugated, warehouse solutions, design & engineering to packaging supplies.
 

 This position reports to the Warehouse Manager and other Supervisors. The tasks listed below describe the major responsibilities of the position but should not be considered conclusive. All handbook principles apply and any directive from a member of management should be followed to the best of one’s ability. This position requires completion of an OSHA approved forklift certification course.

Essential Functions:

• Lift up to 25 lbs alone and 50 lbs assisted.
• Participate in inventories and work overtime as necessary.
• Maintain aisle ways in high state of housekeeping.
• Read a tape measure, write clearly and perform basic math.
• Possess a working knowledge of product identification and load tags.
• Refuel tow motor; perform both preventive maintenance checks and operator level maintenance.
• Obey all safety procedures and policies such as use of seat belts, lights and horns. Report accidents and unsafe acts.
• Submit to urinalysis after any accident or display of odd behavior.
• Ability to accurately read pull tickets and pull correct finished good items for the order.
• Able to load trailers in the correct order so material is stable to ride during delivery.
• Unload corrugated and industrial vendor trailers, identify line items, verify receipts and store finished goods in designated areas. Turn in receipts to Receiving Manager.
• Remove finished goods from conveyor main, take off line and store in designated area.
• Identify correct finished goods, retrieve from rack or other area and pull orders as they are placed in the order tray.
• Assist other departments as directed by a Supervisor.
• Keep the rework area supplied with items to be reworked while maintaining order in the area.
• Load customer pick-ups and assist salesmen as needed when picking up orders themselves.
• Ability to perform cycle counts when asked by the Inventory Control Manager and the Receiving Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of previous experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment operating forklift
• Have the ability to complete basic math skills and computer knowledge
• Have the ability to read a tape measure in standard measurements. Metric measurements is a plus.
• Work hours are second shift, Monday through Friday 3pm-11pm

Here at Premier, we offer a competitive wage, complete benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, as well as a company sponsored 401K retirement plan.  So needless to say, Premier has you covered! 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
• Premier Packaging will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Premier Packaging provides innovative packaging solutions through a combination of curiosity, drive, and a culture that embraces an entrepreneurial spirit. We are responsive to our customers’ needs, responsible to one another and the environment, and improve our processes to deliver quality products. We ask ‘Why’ so we can deliver the ‘How’.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Premier Packaging provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.