VPET USA LLC
In the Forklift Driver role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle to perform tasks such as storing, shipping, and receiving. This role supports the Warehouse Manager, Supervisor, and Production team.
Responsibilities
- Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
- Notify appropriate departments of issues related to Warehouse, Shipping, Maintenance, Quality, etc.
- Perform housekeeping duties at the work center or as directed by the Lead and/or Manager, e.g., sweeping work areas.
- Load and unload trailers and containers.
- Move, stack, and stage products (e.g., boxes, preforms, resin, trays).
- Pick and pull orders, handle receivings and putaways.
- Consolidate partial pallets, raw materials, or finished goods.
- Verify Pack IDs.
- Count products and materials.
- Lock/unlock doors, open/close yard gate.
- Check machine status.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform all tasks and responsibilities of a Material Handler II.
- Properly utilize the Ginder.
- Manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Communicate effectively in English (reading and writing).
- Work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Commit to the success of the organization.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Wear Safety Footwear (ANSI Z41 certified).
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl.
- Repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
- Work environment varies between hot and cold warehouse conditions.
- Fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Certified to operate sit-down, counterbalance, reach truck, and/or order picker.
- At least 1 year of warehouse experience involving warehouse practices.
- Minimum 1 year forklift experience.
- RF equipment experience preferred.
- Knowledge of warehouse/mechanical equipment.
- Experience in the plastic bottle industry or manufacturing is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions of 3% up to 5%.
- Vacation and sick pay.
- Holiday pay: 8 paid holidays per year.
- Basic Life Insurance ($25K policy).
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
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