Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver (1st Shift 06:15am-2:30pm)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary:

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity. 

Role Summary:

The warehouse associate is responsible for orderly storage of raw materials and finished goods; promptly supplying the raw materials needed to various production areas; transporting skidded finished goods from production areas to proper location in the warehouse; and assembling, staging and final preparation for shipment.

Personality and Interest Profile - You may enjoy this role if you:

• Are detail-oriented and organized.  
• Can be adaptable, flexible and enjoy doing work that requires great attention to detail. 

Accountable for:

• Unload raw materials, make certain that raw materials are safely and efficiently stored, including accurate record of materials on hand.
• Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
• Fulfill raw material needs of various production areas by transporting to the area and recording the transfer of material.
• Transport finished goods to warehouse, record accurate count and production variety, and safely and effectively store until shipment.
• Assemble orders for shipment, record product flow, prepare shipping documentation, and load for shipment.
• Completes other projects as assigned by the production manager or other leader.

Desired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid State Driver's License
• Understanding and application of RFID scanning systems
• A Commercial Driver's License is helpful but not required. PI will pay for training if required.
• Ability to safely operate all warehouse mobile equipment.
• Normally 1-2 years production experience in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Previous work effectively with records containing numerical detail.
• Proficient in English.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting of 15-25 lbs.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Tolerate exposure to temperature variation.
• Safely operate any required mobile equipment.
• Occasional repetitious tasks with upper extremities
• Prolonged periods of standing on concrete floor
• Attention to detail
• Ability to correctly wear and use personal protective equipment