Forklift Driver 1st Shift

Forklift Driver 1st Shift

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Join a company that knows the value of its employees and works with you to develop your career goals. We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator to join the team at our Richmond, VA location.

As a Forklift Operator, you are responsible for supporting production by maintaining warehouse accuracy and being prompt with requests. It is vital for Forklift Operators to be focused on safety while prioritizing a high volume of materials requests. It is essential that a Forklift Operator can work successfully, both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate a forklift to move/deliver materials to the production line
• Read instructions to pick, sort, and process complete orders
• Use scanning equipment
• Maintain clean docks and warehouse aisles by stacking material neatly and safely
• Loading and unloading trucks by hand and using a forklift
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions or instances
• Notify the Supervisor of any mechanical or defective material issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Warehouse/manufacturing experience
• General user experience with computers is preferred

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain/maintain a forklift certification is required

Physical Requirements:

• Be on your feet for 10-12 hours
• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

The maximum full-time hourly pay for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount TemperPack is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Richmond, VA: Hourly pay up to $22 for the Forklift Operator

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.