1st Shift Forklift Driver

Job Description:

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.
 

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Supervisor’s Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Department: Manufacturing 

Location: Holt Michigan

Description:

Join a company that knows the value of its employees and works with you to develop your career goals. We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator to join the team at our Holt Michigan Location.

As a Forklift Operator, you are responsible for supporting production by maintaining warehouse accuracy and being prompt with requests. It is vital for Forklift Operators to be focused on safety while prioritizing a high volume of materials requests. It is essential that a Forklift Operator can work successfully, both independently and as part of a team. 

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Package and prepare orders for shipment by customer specifications.
2. Unloading of Freight Trucks and complete necessary paperwork for the front office.
3. Pull finished goods from production and store appropriately in the warehouse.
4. Operate forklift for loading/unloading finished goods and general material movement.
5. Maintain housekeeping standard that ensures there is a place for everything, and everything is in its place.
6. Understand and work to all safety requirements for all workstations assigned, be attentive to safety guidelines and report any unsafe condition.
7. Committed to continuous process improvement and to producing safe, quality products that meet specifications and our responsibility to our customers
8. Understand and work to all quality requirements for all workstations assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Warehouse/manufacturing experience 
• General user experience with computers is preferred 

Education and Certifications: 

• High school diploma or GED 
• Ability to obtain/maintain a forklift certification is required

Physical Requirements:

• Be on your feet for 10-12 hours
• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

*Important notice:

At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are excited to build our internal recruitment capabilities and establish direct relationships with potential hires.

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.