Forklift Operator - Materials Handler

Company: Novolex
Location: Avondale
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all safety procedures / policies.
• Load and unload paper rolls, labels, and other as specified.
• Monitor shrink wrap through equipment, starting, stopping, jogging, and adjusting as needed.
• Treading shrink wrap through equipment smoothly and thread equipment as needed.
• Fills out proper documentation, reports daily and timely.
• Clean the forklift as needed using proper equipment.
• Perform Minor adjustments and troubleshooting on shrink wrapper, and label machine.
• Submit accurate production reports daily and timely.
• Meet/achieve safety, quality production waste and housekeeping goals forth by management.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
  
  What We Need From You
  
  Candidate Requirements:
  
  • 1+ years experience and Certified in forklift / clamp truck.
  • Past experience working on Night Shifts in Warehouse or Distribution Center.
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
  • Ability to work 12 hour night rotating shifts
  • Work overtime as required
  • Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with our without accommodation
    Physical Demands:
    
    Requirements include, but are not limited to
    
    • Sitting (1-2 hours)
    • Standing
    • Walking Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
      • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
      • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
      • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
      • Carrying:
        • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
        • 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
          Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
          
          • Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - 8-12 hours or more)
          • Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
          • Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
          • Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-12 hours)
            
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            • Holiday pay Day 1
            • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life eligible on day 61 of employment
            • 401(K) eligible on day 91 of employment
            • Free associate degree for employee, legal dependents/spouse available.
              Benefits
              
              With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
              
              Community Engagement
              
              At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
              
              Training and Development
              
              We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. Associated topics: ayudante de produccion, coordinator, dock, dockworker, logistics, logistics agent, logistics intern, material handler, unloader, unloading

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