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Novolex

Material Handler - Forklift Operator

Novolex, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662

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Overview Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Why Choose Us? Novolex offers comprehensive benefits and well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health, with safety as our top priority. We also encourage community engagement and continuous learning opportunities through MyLearning and Tuition Reimbursement.

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.

Responsibilities Material Handler - Forklift Operator Vancouver, WA

Compensation Includes: Starting Pay Rate of

$20.70 - 24.50/hour

depending on experience

Available Shift: Sunday - Tuesday + every other Wednesday

: 7:00am - 7:00pm

This position is responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and tracking raw materials and/or finished goods in compliance with Safety Programs and Quality Assurance Systems to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Pull, transport, & stage product per designated procedure for both truckload and multi-stop loads

Unload, stage, and receive RO Finished Goods and/or Manufactured Finished Goods

Unload, stage, and receive Raw Material

Transfer Raw Materials, Production Supplies, and MRO Supplies to designated production area

Complete accurate inventory transactions for movement of all Raw Materials, Finished Goods, RO Finished Goods, and Manufactured Finished Goods

Collect recyclable and non-recyclable waste from production areas; dispose of waste per designated procedure

Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition

Complete assigned duties in compliance with company policies & procedures

Actively engage in safety programs

Responsibility for food safety and GMP’s

Assist other team members as needed

Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

At least one year experience in warehouse or distribution center; experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

Eligible to work in the United States

Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen

Commitment to an accident-free and drug-free workplace

Quality-conscious, oriented to excellence

Strong work ethic evidenced by enthusiasm, positive attitude, and high energy level

Well-developed problem-solving skills; creative, out-of-the-box thinker

Record of dependability & reliability

Willingness to work overtime as needed

What You'll Get From Us Benefits 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, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .

Job Locations US-WA-Vancouver

ID 2025-32387

Category Manufacturing

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly

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