Forklift Operator

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

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OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #:

035694 Forklift Operator (Open)

Job Description:

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Provides material handling and preparation support for producing accurate quality and quantity of recycled paper stock for mill customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Consistently demonstrates and incorporates principals of safety for self and others into daily activities.
• Attends required safety training and participates in emergency drills and exercises.
• Reports all safety and quality problems to the Production leads or Production Manager.
• Inspect machines for safe operation
• Checking vehicle and trailer to ensure the mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment as necessary
• Safely load, unload, move, stack, and stage sorted raw materials using a forklift, or other power industrial equipment as necessary
• Perform quality inspections of materials, grading properly, and ensuring that the delivery is completed as requested and that the order meets company and industry standards.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Consistently maintains acceptable level of productivity.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to show up for entire scheduled shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk/bend/ lift continuously and perform physical tasks
• Ability to operate various machines as required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to work independently or in a group.
• Strong attention to detail.

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Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $17.55 - $28.03annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between19.00 to21.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

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EEO Statement:

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.