Forklift Driver - Loader Checker

Company Overview Why Choose Us? 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. 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. Job Description

Forklift Driver - Loader Checker Walton, KY

Compensation Includes

Starting pay rate $20.28/hour

Available Shifts

7:00am - 7:00pm

Overview Responsible for ensuring that product is loaded properly on trucks and according to specifications. Must operate forklift in a manner that meets all safety standards.

Complete pre-shift OSHA inspection and related paperwork on forklift truck; clean truck as outlined in procedure Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards Keep work area clean and organized, per standards Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner, following all applicable forklift procedures and rules Report any mechanical problems with forklift so they can be repaired Load trucks in a manner that they will arrive in good condition, ensuring that product count is correct. Handle all other duties required for loading trucks, i.e., wheel chocks in place, dock plates in place, and jack stands/dock locks in place Spot-check product for quality Unload trucks, and check inbound product for accurate counts, quality, and all other duties required for unloading trucks, i.e., wheel chocks, dock plates, jack stands/dock locks in place Handle general maintenance and housekeeping of entire warehouse area, including sanitation checks on trailers Know and understand fire prevention rules, policies and procedures Meet/achieve shipping goals set forth by management

High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience 1-3 years of experience driving a forklift is necessary Must be able to pass forklift training Must be able to operate motorized vehicle and possess a valid state driver’s license

Lifting; a minimum of 50 Carrying; a minimum of 50 Pushing Reaching above shoulders Use of fingers Standing Kneeling Bending; 6 hours Operation of forklift narrow aisle or other vehicle Visual ability Depth perception Hearing ability

Company Benefits 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