Forklift Operator

Job Opportunity At AlplaWhat Can You Expect From AlplaHealth and Wellness Care Program- BenefitsChild Care BenefitsDependent Care Cost Savings ProgramRecognition programs; Promotional opportunities401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching PlanMedical, dental, vision planEducation assistance program/tuition reimbursementShort term, long term and life insurance paid by AlplaPaid vacation; paid holidaysWhat You Will Be DoingTruck Drivers check-in. Part of customer service to ensure shipping on timePreparing finished product to ship to customer Adheres to performance standards in quality and quantity (Checking for damages as well as count)Following warehouse and shipping procedures Accurately records and stores finished goods in the warehouse Accurately handles and records all corrugated products from receipt to storage and then to productionEnsures good housekeeping within the warehouseEnsure adherence to all safety practice like but not limited to: Forklift and dock doors safety check lists. Ensure usage of proper PPE Communicate any unsafe conditions or behavior. Adherence to golden safety rulesPerformance MeasurementsNumber of Accidents, Near Misses, Observations of unsafe conditions/behaviors.Inventory Accuracy.Cycle Counting targets.Warehouse Inspection Score (safety and housekeeping).On time deliveries.ReportsCorrect Shipment (correct quantity/right time)Number of AccidentsCompetenciesEnsures AccountabilityDecision QualityCommunicates EffectivelyInstills TrustCollaboratesValues DifferencesDrives ResultsQualifications and RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredExperience in general warehousing, manufacturing or distribution preferredExperience with Fork Lift/Clamp Truck machinery preferredSafety awareness and quality consciousnessPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all Alpla policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #IOWA1 #entrylevelAlpla is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alpla is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alpla are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alpla will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.