Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Are you a skilled Forklift Operator with a passion for precision and safety? We're looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our dynamic team. As a key player in our warehouse/shipping operations, your role will be crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of materials and products.

Schedule: Work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts, giving you every other weekend off. Available shift: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am (includes $2/hour shift premium)

Who we are We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere. Join us, and let's raise a cup to good times!

What we offer

• Starting pay: $21.00/hour
• $2.00/hour overnight shift premium
• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement for approved job-related training
• Opportunities for pay increases and career advancement
• Safety-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment

What you'll do

• Operate forklifts and clamp trucks to move, stack, load, and unload materials
• Ensure damage-free stacking of products
• Meet KPIs for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and warehouse guidelines
• Manage customer requirements and storage logistics
• Coordinate with departments for effective inventory management

What you'll need...

• At least 6 months of forklift or warehouse experience (clamp truck experience preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification
• Ability to demonstrate basic math calculations and dimensional counting skills
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe equipment operation

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. *THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.