Forklift Operator

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

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.

Position Summary:

The Forklift / Material Handler has the responsibility of bringing raw materials safely to production floor and taking finished products back to the warehouse or loading them onto transfer trailers. This position reports directly to the Materials Manager/Shift Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily forklift inspections
• Be aware of and follow all safety policies, including use of personal protective equipment, housekeeping, hazardous materials, etc.
• Be able to interface with all departments concerning the timely distribution of materials to production and movement of materials from production such as all boxes, polybags, etc.
• Must be able to load and unload trailers / trucks
• All paperwork must be prepared timely and accurately and turned into the shift supervisor at the end of the shift
• Load and put away product safely and efficiently
• Supply all necessary materials to all running lines for continuous production
• Remove regrinds from production areas as needed
• Remove cardboard and any other materials from production to staging area after a changeover
• Operate Compactor, bailer, shrink wrap machine
• Normal housekeeping duties, trash removal, moping
• Miscellaneous duties as directed by department manager or supervisor
• Complete trailer transfer sheets for each trailer loaded accurately

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Ability to work 12-hour days, rotating days and nights.
• Work overtime as needed
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 our employees live and work. Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. #LI-DG1