Forklift Operator - Packaging (Fort Wayne, IN) bei Hood Container

The Forklift Operator / Material Handler is responsible for moving materials throughout the warehouse while ensuring safety and preventing damage. The individual in this role will also be responsible for loading and unloading trucks with the correct materials to ensure accurate and smooth production flow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a forklift in a fast-paced production setting.
• Stack materials properly to maximize warehouse space and prevent damage to other goods.
• Clear and empty scrap bins/skids throughout the day, and ensure they are emptied at the end of each shift.
• Collaborate effectively with other forklift operators and warehouse team members to achieve operational goals.
• Adhere to safety policies and quality standards at all times.
• Conduct and document a forklift inspection before each shift and when operating a new forklift, submitting maintenance work orders as needed.
• Remove finished goods from machines and maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience operating a forklift, preferable in a production environment 
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, communicate efficiently, and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure with speed and accuracy and calculating figures and amounts such as percentages, measurements, volume, and rate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to safety and quality procedures.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team setting.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Required to sit for long periods.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment

Why You’ll Love Working at Hood Container:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits including base wages, quarterly bonus, and benefits to keep you & your family happy & healthy.  Check out the details at www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you advance.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a collaborative team that values trust, honesty, and excellence.
• Industry Impact: Build a future in the growing and sustainable corrugated packaging industry.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

To learn more about us: To learn more visit hoodcontainer.com or follow us on social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.