Shipping Forklift Operator($24.28)-2nd or 3rd Shift ONLY

Internal Position Title: 

Shipping Forklift Operator

Pay Rate:

$24.18 per hour + shift differential if applicable

Category/Shift:

The plant operates 24/5 with 8-12 hour shifts.  Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed; overtime may be needed during busy periods. 

Physical Location:

Orlando Container Plant

711 E. Lancaster Road

Orlando, FL 32809

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Must be able to maneuver in tight spaces as our dock/loading area is extremely small
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
• Efficiently stack and store the items in the appropriate/designated areas
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Report quality variances
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, pull packs or other power equipment. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following indicated work methods
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the shipping dock as well as the plant. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with all IPs Safety policies and protocols at all times
• Other duties as assigned by managers and or supervisors/shift leader
• Be accountable for all of your personal load tallies

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ sitdown forklift experience preferred
• Previous forklift operating experience in an industrial manufacturing or other labor intensive work experience preferred
• Be able to read and understand loading instructions from computer
• Be able to understand and follow all safety rules
• Be able to read and understand machine line up
• Experience with RF scanner to scan in and out product
• Able to understand and accurately utilize KIWI
• Able to utilize RF scanner and perform cycle counts to verify quantities
• MUST be dependable and reliable
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Promotional opportunities
• Leadership training