Forklift Driver -1st Shift

1st Shift Forklift Operator

Join our team of outside-of-the-box thinkers! At Viking Packaging, we believe there's so much more that goes into making a box and that starts with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting, growing, and inspiring our team.

We're currently seeking a motivated individual to fill our open 1st Shift Forklift Operator position in New Paltz, NY.

Viking Packaging is looking to fill an open Forklift Operator position in New Paltz, NY. The selected individual will load and unload products throughout the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner as well as provide customer service when necessary.

Days and Hours:

• Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• $19 and up depending on experience
• Advance your career
• Manufacturing Training programs and apprenticeships through the Council of Industry
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer Sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus
• Biannual Production Bonus
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time

Are you ready to be a Viking?

Responsibilities Include:

• Operating a forklift in a safe and efficient manner
• Loading and unloading products throughout the warehouse
• Maintaining warehouse storage and cleanliness
• Complying with safety precautions and best practices
• Providing customer service as necessary

Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years of previous forklift driving experience
• Experience driving 3 peddle, sit down, propane lifts
• Must have exceptional productivity and communication skills
• Forklift certification is not required, but is preferred
• Previous scan gun system experience preferred
• Must have the ability to adhere to policies and standards
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Viking Packaging started in 1973, but our lineage goes back quite a bit farther. F.D. Croce Company began manufacturing peanut bags in Manhattan in 1892, and in the 20th century, the company expanded into produce cartons and moved into the Hudson Valley. It became increasingly difficult to get quality corrugated partitions needed for the produce boxes at a good price. Viking Industries was founded to satisfy that need. Viking has always been family owned and operated so we are personally committed to doing every customer's job right.