Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Who We Are

Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio and New York, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We were selected as a Best Company to Work For in 2020 and 2021!

The Position

Alene Candles LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator in the Logistics Department for 1st shift. You will organize and transport production and support material and equipment within the area of assignment. You may use manual and powered material handling equipment and packaging equipment. The skills, efforts, responsibilities and working conditions are outlined below and made part of this description.

Rate of Pay
The Forklift Operator position pays $19.00/hr.

The Hours

This position works Monday-Thursday, from 5am-3:30pm.

During our busy season, we anticipate there being overtime available. Busy season is typically August-December but is subject to change based on production needs.

The Location
We are located at 1 Bon Terrain Drive, Amherst, NH. This position is onsite.

Who We Are Looking For

The Forklift Operator position is a physical role with lifting, bending, twisting, and being on your feet for the entire shift. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently. If you are a hard worker and someone who likes to keep busy and on their feet during their work, this is the position for you! The ability to multitask and independently organize tasks is essential to this position.

Additional Job Details

• Locate, pick, move, and store material and equipment according to established procedures, both written and verbal.
• Unloads and stores material in proper locations and performs receiving transactions
• Use material handling equipment such as hand and powered pallet movers, fork trucks and some powered packing equipment such as banders and shrink wrappers
• Maintain proper documentation and records using various paper forms and computer systems
• Follows and complies with all safety rules and regulations. Maintains individual work area/equipment in a neat, orderly manner. Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment/tooling, defective materials and unusual conditions to supervisor. Count items and audit for package/shipping damage.
• Maintain necessary records as required. Moves material as necessary in performance of duties. Cycle count as scheduled
• Obtain and maintain proper training for powered industrial trucks. Maintain daily logs
• Perform other duties as directed

Please note, this job has considerable physical demand consisting of frequent lifting or moving average weight material or occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material in difficult positions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-4 years of experience in a logistical background
• 1 year of experience with pallet jacks (manual and/or electric) and scan guns
• 1 year of forklift driving experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication skills and the ability to be accurate, patient, and responsible
• Basic knowledge of computers. Data entry required and ability to function in our MRP system in order to enter transactions
• Experience loading and unloading a 53-foot Box Truck
• Experience and understanding of BIN Transfers
• Inventory control experience
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Voluntary PTO Donation Program, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.

Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 603-673-5050 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.