Forklift Operator

SAVING OUR WORLD ONE PACKAGE AT A TIME
EPE is a Total Packaging Solutions Company and the industry leader in providing environmentally advanced packaging designs and JIT manufacturing support to companies worldwide. With more than 70 manufacturing and design centers located around the world, and over 2400 employees worldwide, EPE is able to provide real-time packaging solutions and value add services for every product’s requirements. We are committed to providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to our customers at the lowest possible cost and least environment impact.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a Material Handling Equipment Operator to bring their A game to help us save the world, one package at a time! We are seeking a Material Handling Equipment Operator who will be responsible for operating material handling equipment including forklifts to load and unload trailers or material to from one location to another in a safe and efficient manner in support of key production standards and operational goals. The incumbent must work with a high sense of safety in a fast-paced work environment and produce quality results.
What you will do:

• Work as part of a production team with a high sense of urgency, safety, and attention to detail
• Stage and organize all incoming and outgoing product
• Operate forklift to move material through facility (i.e. sit down, reach truck, power jack, etc.) as required
• Pull and prepare product for shipment in an efficient manner to meet customer service standards
• Stack skids or pallets in designated areas
• Maintains housekeeping standards and performs cleaning as assigned
• Maintain the facility equipment and materials in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion and perform daily equipment checks in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards
• Prepare orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting delivery requirement
• Stock equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining required inventory levels
• Perform order filling, receiving, inventory control and various other functions in the warehouse
• Complete daily inspection checklist including forklift equipment to identify faulty equipment damages and safety concerns; communicate to Supervisor immediately
• Follows all safety procedures and works to continuously improve safety throughout the plant and ensures timely and regular safety training goals are met
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• 1 year of experience operating a forklift
• Previous Forklift Certification and experience required
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and flexibility in meeting deadlines
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to abide by safety standards

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*Benefits we offer: *

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid sick and paid vacation time off
• Company paid life insurance
• Additional life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long term disability
• 401k with company match

EPE USA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression,
sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 800.315.0336.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• forklift driving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location