Forklift Operator/Shipping - 1st shift

Description

Forklift Operator/Shipping

Salary: $18 - $20

Job Type: Full-time M-F 6am-2:30pm

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Description:

The shipping position is primarily a forklift operator position, focused on loading trucks. Also assists with warehouse order fulfillment and product packaging. Operator interfaces with truck drivers and plant personnel to ensure safe and efficient loading.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for operating a forklift loading trucks, in the warehouse and production areas of the plant.   

· Prior to shift start, complete forklift inspections.

· Seat belts are to be worn at all times and the lift must be operated at a safe speed.  

· Clean surface areas and keep areas organized.   

· All trucks/shipment are to have proper paperwork, product counted and verified after loading.   

· Packaging slips and customer specific product labeling must be attached to all loads as specified.

· All trucks loaded by the forklift must be properly secured in place before and while loading. 

· Assist in warehouse or plant as needed.

· Any other duties as assigned. 

Forklift Operator Benefits:

• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE 

About Lignetics, Inc.

Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.