Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Location: Whitewater, WI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Do you think every job is better when a forklift is involved? Join Lavelle Industries as a Forklift Operator in Whitewater, WI, and put those skills to work helping keep our shipping operation running smoothly.

As a Forklift Operator, you will move and ship products, coordinate with the shipping team, and help manage billing and shipping documentation. This role is a good fit for someone who can follow work instructions, stay organized, work efficiently, and move comfortably between office and production environments. Safety is a priority, so attention to detail and following proper procedures are essential.

If you like a fast-paced job where you can stay busy, work with different teams, and see the results of your work every day, this could be a great fit.

*Preference given to candidates with previous manufacturing experience*

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for printing of appropriate shipping papers.
• Prepares outgoing shipments in accordance with order due date and quantity.
• Properly label outgoing materials.
• Stages materials to appropriate areas and maintains work in process in an orderly manner.
• Maintains records of supplies and materials in process at workstations.
• Understands all aspects of material(s) flowing into and out of the facility, and processing documents to support.
• Verifies delivery and shipping receipts for accuracy, including but not limited to items such as PO numbers, counts, and descriptions of items being shipped/received.
• Locates items on delivery lists and determines the status of any products to be shipped.
• Works closely with staff in evaluating current methods, conditions, and procedures related to shipping.
• Suggest changes and/or modifications to improve current practices/procedures.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly while meeting expected goals.
• Records and submits accurate production and quality data, work records, etc., appropriate to the job.
• Follows established safe work practices while ensuring accuracy to performance.
• Works at an established level of production as appropriate to the job.
• Follow standard work of processes to complete tasks safely and efficiently
• Must be mature, detail-oriented and safety-driven individual
• Process-driven to complete tasks from beginning to end
• Organization to maintain a workable space in an office setting
• Work in both a team atmosphere, as well in a self-propelled setting

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years of production-related factory experience is preferred
• Must possess basic reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills, along with the ability to work alone, or within a team setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Clean driving record required to obtain forktruck certification
• Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Screen is required prior to hire

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

SHIFT INFORMATION:

• 1st shift: 7am – 3pm

WAGE RANGE: $18.50