Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Locations: Alsip, Illinois

Time type: Full-time

About Us Menasha Corporation is a world of possibilities. Our two companies, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their sectors, offering corrugated cardboard and plastic packaging products (and related services) to world-class global companies.

Opportunity This position involves driving an industrial truck equipped with forklift, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse or factory.

Essential Functions:

• Transport finished jobs or goods 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
• Accurately complete forklift operator’s checklist
• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
• Confer with managers to ensure coordination of other production lines
• Conduct a physical inventory of all corrugated materials by performing daily cycle counts
• Perform inventory audits on a daily basis or as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by moving empty pallets to a designated area
• Assist supervisors on the production floor to maintain a safe work environment
• Perform all functions accurately as required in our WMS system
• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Performance Measures and Outcomes:

• Adherence to safety policies and procedures
• Quality of work
• Production goals

Education/Certification:

• Level Required: Ability to pass certification in order to operate a fork/lift truck
• Level Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

• Standup Forklift experience - Required
• Previous warehouse production experience preferred - Desired

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
• Ability to effectively work in teams
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions
• Ability to produce at a high level
• Ability to work with plant management for required results
• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job

Travel Requirements: None

Salary and Benefits: The expected salary range for this position is $20.00/hour. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short and Long term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity All Menasha Packaging employees must conduct their work in a manner that complies with all legal standards and meets customer expectations. They will maintain quality standards by establishing, enforcing and adhering to organizational standards set forth in published policies, procedures and processes. Menasha Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with employer.

About Menasha Corporation Two companies, one vision. Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Note: This description reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Learn more about working with us at Menasha Corporation.