1ST SHIFT PALLETIZER/FORKLIFT POSITION

Forklift Operator
Hourly
Full-Time
1st Shift Monday - Friday 7am - 4:30pm/End of Day; overtime as required
Starting pay rate: $17.50 + bonuses
We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.*
At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day. You will be part of a team that's building a more resourceful future . Career advancement and growth opportunities

~ Weekly pay

Discretionary bonuses available: safety and attendance bonus, end-of-year bonus, monthly gas bonus
Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family (available 1st of the month after hire)

• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP, among others

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving all materials throughout the facility for processing, and assisting in the handling and processing of materials as needed.
Loads and/or unloads materials on trailers as needed.

• Weighs, labels, and properly stores all processed materials as required.
• Maintains and services the forklift truck and informs the Supervisor of any significant issues.
• Completes forklift inspections by checking the items on the Daily Forklift Inspection sheet and reports any significant issues to the shift supervisor and documents findings.
• Operates balers, granulators, trash compactor, and other equipment as needed.
• Provides proper weight tickets to the front office for billing purposes.
• Ensure the proper tare weight program is used for material by referencing spec sheets.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Use required PPE protective equipment as required, which includes, but is not limited to, proper ear, eye and hand protection.
• Empties trash containers throughout the facility and performs daily scale inspections as needed.
• Assists with daily inventory.
• Must be able to interact in person with peers and management for the duration of the shift.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Forklift experience and ability to become certified in forklift operation (required)
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Stands, walks, or remains in a seated position for most of the shift; frequently on uneven floors/ground or raised platforms.
Constant repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, to operate warehouse equipment.
May be required to lift, carry, and position material weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
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