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Novolex is hiring: Forklift in Florence

Novolex, Florence, KY, United States, 41022

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Why Choose Us?

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.

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

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand and follow all safety procedures/policies.
  • Load and unload paper rolls, labels, and other materials as specified.
  • Monitor shrink wrap through equipment, starting, stopping, jogging, and adjusting as needed.
  • Thread shrink wrap through equipment smoothly and perform threading as needed.
  • Fill out proper documentation and report daily and timely.
  • Clean the forklift as needed using proper equipment.
  • Perform minor adjustments and troubleshooting on shrink wrapper and label machine.
  • Submit accurate production reports daily and timely.
  • Meet/achieve safety, quality, production, waste, and housekeeping goals set by management.
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

What We Need From You

Candidate Requirements:

  • 1+ years of experience and certification in forklift/clamp truck operation.
  • Past experience working night shifts in a warehouse or distribution center.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.
  • Ability to work 12-hour night rotating shifts.
  • Work overtime as required.
  • Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Physical Demands:

  • Sitting (1-2 hours)
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting (0-50 lbs. over 8-10 hours)
  • Carrying (10-50 lbs. over 8-10 hours)
  • Pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions as specified.

What You'll Get From Us

  • Holiday pay from Day 1
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance eligible on day 61 of employment
  • 401(k) plan eligible on day 91 of employment
  • Free associate degree program for employees, dependents, and spouses

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance (with Telehealth options), and well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Benefits vary depending on location.

Community Engagement

We support local communities through our Focused Giving Program, emphasizing sustainability and food/hunger initiatives, along with local activities.

Training and Development

Opportunities for advancement include skills development, advanced education programs, and courses via Novolex University, including support for formal education through our Tuition Reimbursement Program and a Learning Management System.

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