Material Handler (Forklift Operator) - 2nd Shift
We have an immediate opportunity for a Material Handler (Forklift Operator) in the 2nd shift. In this function, you will transfer material throughout the plant and warehouse manually or by operating electric powered lifts. Starting pay: $16.00/hour plus a $0.50 shift differential. Shift times: Monday through Friday, 3:30pm to 12am (with occasional weekends).
Responsibilities
- Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
- Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
- Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
- Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
- Move stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas by hand or other equipment
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material and equipment needs
- Ability to hand build pallets per MO
- Attach identifying labels to containers, and/or mark them with identifying information
- Secure material and products for transport to designated areas by using the stretch-wrapper machine
- Assists other workers with specific tasks as requested
- Manually or mechanically load and unload materials and products from pallets, skids, platforms and trucks
- Unloads and verifies inbound shipments
- Verifies actual quantities as compared to picking list, packing list, BOL, and other WH Operation standard paperwork
- Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies
- Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP's
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- At least one year of forklift experience required
- Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
- May be required to use floor loading trucks
- Moderate computer skills
- Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed
More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference. At D&W Fine Pack, we don't just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:
- Devoted to Excellence We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
- Winning with Success We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
- Focused on Service We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
- People with Purpose We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.
Benefits That Matter
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Payday is every Friday
- Wellness program
- 401K with company match
- Short & Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical & Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including counseling, legal advice, childcare referrals and financial planning support
- Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount
- Cancer Expert Now access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
- And much more!
Skills
- Intermediate Computer Skills
Education
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
- Forklift Certification
Experience
- 1 year: Forklift Operation
Equal Opportunity Employer
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