TemperPack is hiring: Day Shift Forklift Driver in Richmond

Overview

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to replace non-sustainable packaging materials used in the cold-chain, such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Job Title

Forklift Operator — Day Shift

Location

4447 Carolina Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

Description

Join a company that values its employees and supports career development. We are seeking a Forklift Operator to join the team at our Richmond, VA location. As a Forklift Operator, you are responsible for supporting production by maintaining warehouse accuracy and responding promptly to requests. You must stay focused on safety while prioritizing a high volume of material requests and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move and deliver materials to the production line
• Read instructions to pick, sort, and process complete orders
• Use scanning equipment
• Maintain clean docks and warehouse aisles by stacking material neatly and safely
• Load and unload trucks by hand and with a forklift
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions or instances
• Notify the Supervisor of any mechanical or defective material issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Warehouse/manufacturing experience
• General user experience with computers is preferred

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain/maintain a forklift certification is required

Physical Requirements

• Be on your feet for 10-12 hours
• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.

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