Forklift Operator- 2pm to 10:30pm

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.

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.

The Forklift / Material Handler is responsible for safely bringing raw materials to the production floor and for taking finished products back to the warehouse or loading them onto transfer trailers. This position reports directly to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager and under the direction of the Production Supervisor. TRAINING WILL BE ON THE DAY SHIFT, FOR THE FIRST MONTH.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Be aware of and follow all safety policies, including use of personal protective equipment, housekeeping, hazardous materials, etc.
• Be able to interface with all departments concerning the timely distribution of materials to production and the movement of materials from production, such as all boxes, paper rolls, etc.
• Must be able to load and unload trailers/trucks.
• All paperwork must be prepared in a timely and accurate manner and turned into the shift supervisor at the end of the shift.
• Load and put away product safely and efficiently.
• Supply all necessary materials to all running lines for continuous production.
• Remove regrinds from production areas as needed.
• Remove cardboard and any other materials from production to the staging area after a changeover.
• Operate Compactor, bailer, and shrink wrap machine.
• Miscellaneous duties as directed by the department manager or supervisor.
• Complete trailer transfer sheets for each trailer loaded accurately.

• Must be able to train during the day for the first month.
• High School diploma or GED
• Previous experience is a plus
• Forklift Certification is a plus
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Satisfactory completion of training courses as determined by management
• Ability to perform the job's essential functions with or without accommodation
• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Shift Available: 2^nd shift

Shift differential: $0.50 per hour shift differential for the 2^nd shift only

Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Work schedule: Monday-Friday

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.