Lift Truck Operator

Lift Truck OperatorHiring Immediately | Macon, GeorgiaCompensation: Competitive starting pay range of $20.82-26.93 per hour, paid weekly. Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications. Increases: Eligible for annual wage increases. Bonuses: Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity. Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family.Available Shift: 2nd Shift 3 PM-11 PM Rotating days offTEXT TO APPLY NUMBER: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)Job DescriptionJob purpose: The Shipping Loader role is responsible for loading and unloading finished goods trailers from nose to tail.Duties and responsibilities: The primary job duties and responsibilities are:Locate the product identified on the shipping document.Operate lift truck to transport products from the warehouse to the loading area.Complete a product movement sheet when a product is pulled from or returned to a location to achieve inventory accuracy goals.Verify that the design numbers and the loaded quantities are the same as what is requested on the shipping documents.Load and unload product by hand as specified in the shipping document.Store finished products and supplies received from other plants and vendors.Inspect trailers and complete associated paperwork.Secure trailers.Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.Maintains excellent safety record.Maintains an excellent attendance record.Performs other duties as assigned.Experience: Experience required:At least six (6) months of warehouse experience.At least one (1) year of forklift experience.Experience working in extreme weather conditions.Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.Skills: An individual must have the following skills in the Shipping Loader position:Interpersonal skills.Ability to work well with others.Basic mathematics skillsEffective oral and written communication.Ability to work in a self-directed position and be a self-starter.Physical requirements: This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include, but are not limited to:Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)Working conditions: An individual who works in the Shipping Loader position:Must be physically able to work in a hot/cold environment.Must be forklift certified.Must be physically capable of performing essential job duties.Must be able to lift 30 pounds frequently.Maintain an excellent driving record and have a personal vehicle.Education: High School Diploma or GEDCompany BenefitsWhat You'll Get From UsBenefits: 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 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 MyLearning. 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.Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io