Forklift Driver

Overview

Forklift Driver | Salisbury | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available Shifts:

• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 7:00PM rotating shift with every other weekend off

Compensation:

• $17.50/hr - $19.04/hr based on experience
• Skill based wage increase 3 months into employment
• Eligible for Annual Wage Increase
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign.

Responsibilities

• Operate all warehouse equipment required to transfer finished goods and other products to the appropriate areas, including forklift and clamp truck.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently following department standards.
• Move and transfer materials and finished goods in a high-volume production environment.
• Support WMS functions related to inventory and load management (e.g., Pick list, PGI).
• Check the accuracy of the finished product count, product ID, order destination, and carrier ID before loading any vehicle and accurately complete all required paperwork.
• Perform all transfer of products and materials with a high degree of accuracy and accountability, following established standard processes and procedures.
• Adhere to all safety standards, Standard Work Instruction Sheet (SWIS), and company policies.
• Maintain work area in an organized, safe, and clean manner.
• Perform all duties with a focus on safety.
• Know the locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete the forklift checklist which includes daily inspection of forklifts.
• Change the forklift propane tank as required.
• Understand that the job responsibilities in this job description are not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year recent forklift experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year sit-down experience required.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications during employment.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced Warehouse/Logistics environment.
• Prior use of RF barcode reader and vehicle mounted (VMU) computer systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing (English required).
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Certification in Lockout/Tag Out and Forklift Operation will be required upon assignment.

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to hot temperatures during the summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months.
• Some exposure to dust inside the warehouse.
• Exposure to machine noise is possible; ear protection is provided but not required.
• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Frequent: Sitting, kneeling/crawling/bending, stair climbing, carrying 0-40 lbs. for 5-10 feet, out-reaching, standing, walking.
• Occasional: Stoop/Squat, Ladder/Steps Climbing, Bend/Twist.
• Repetitive use of wrist, hands, fingers, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankles, head, neck.

Pactiv Evergreen is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market leading positions across a broad range of products. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.

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