What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Checker position at Novolex?
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
This is a 12 hour rotating shift (7am to 7pm)
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
How You'll Perform the Role
Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.
- Complete pre-shift OSHA inspection and related paperwork on forklift truck; clean truck as outlined in procedure.
- Keep work area clean and organized, per standards.
- Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures.
- Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required.
- Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner, following all applicable forklift procedures and rules.
- Report any mechanical problems with forklift so they can be repaired.
- Pull finished products in production areas.
- Stretch wrap all palletized loads.
- Store wrapped goods in appropriate areas of warehouse.
- Keep accurate records of finished goods in inventory.
- Take cartons and pallets to production area when needed.
- Bring special delivery shipments from production floor to shipping department for daily shipping.
- Maintain documentation on raw material and finished product moves.
- Responsible for filling propane tank on tow motor.
- Minimize waste of finished product.
- Know and understand fire prevention policies and procedures.
- Meet/achieve shipping goals set forth by management.
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
What We Need From You
One to three years of experience driving a forklift is necessary
- Must be able to pass forklift training
- Must be able to operate motorized vehicle and possess a valid state driver’s license.
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Job Reference: US02348
