Job Description

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Brownsville, TX

Compensation Includes:

• Starting Pay Rate of $13.00/hour

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 in accordance with department standards
• Stock all goods in a safe and stable manner
• Communicate pertinent information to relief at shift change
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Maintain work area in an organized, safe, and clean manner; knowledge of 6S is a plus
• Know locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers
• Complete forklift checklist
• Monitor and record all products returned or received
• Check accuracy of finished product count on pallets, verify product ID, ensure pallets have only one Port Ticket when removed from lines, and accurately complete all required paperwork
• Fill forklift propane tank at end of shift
• Perform accurate cycle counts as designated by Team Leaders
• Effectively organize and stage materials to support inventory accuracy
• Knowledge of LOTO procedures is a plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year recent forklift experience preferred
• Minimum of one year sit-down forklift experience required
• Clamp attachment operation experience is a plus
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing (English required)
• Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision
• Must be certified in Lockout/Tagout and Forklift Operation upon assignment

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

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 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 MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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