UNILEVER FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 1st and 2nd Shift at Menasha Packaging in Newville, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

• Perform work as assigned by management


• Transport finished jobs or good into correct areas


• Move pallets of goods for jobs in process to appropriate area as needed


• Place finished goods which are on a designated pallet to the correct location


• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues


• May confer with managers to ensure coordination of other production lines


• Maintain a clean and safe work area by moving empty pallets to a designated area


• Maintain a safe work environment


• Willing to work overtime and/or weekends as requested by Shipping/Receiving Supervisor and/or Production Supervisor


• Responsible for following and complying with Company GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) and maintaining quality work and product

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and/or previous warehouse experience. Experience in driving a stand-up forklift.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to pass certification in order to operate a forklift truck


• Ability to understand and use all applicable aspects of WMS


• Ability to perform duties while sitting, standing, walking and lifting for certain times throughout the shift


• Ability to interpret instructions both oral and written


• Ability to produce at a high level


• Ability to work with plant management for required results


• Ability to be able to work as part of a team

Machines, Tools, Instruments, Equipment and Materials Used

• Stand-up forklifts and/or sit down forklifts


• PackManager mobile units

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Regularly standing on a powered industrial truck


• Frequent lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot and stand for long periods of time


• Having good eye-hand-foot coordination


• Having a good sense of balance


• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights


• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending on the season