FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Company Profile

Vanguard Companies specializes in the creation of high-quality products using sustainable business practices and has become recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. Recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of value-added corrugated paper packaging products and related services focused on helping customers sell more products and drive a strong brand image connection. Vanguard's product line includes high graphic corrugated displays and retail-ready packaging, industrial and e-commerce packaging products, and related assembly, logistics, and fulfillment services. Founded in 1975, Vanguard Companies serves consumer-packaged goods, social expression, apparel, toy, electronics, retail, e-commerce, and industrial markets selling its products through big box, home improvement, dollar store, online, and pharmacy retailers. Vanguard Companies is headquartered in Kansas City, MO, with sales and design offices in the St. Louis, Missouri area and Bentonville, Arkansas. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.https://www.vanguardpkg.com/

Vanguard provides medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k, PTO, and bonus eligibility based on performance.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Operation and care of forklifts in a safe manner.• Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of each shift and when operating a new forklift andturn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.• Locate stock before the start of the run.• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.• Remove finished goods from machines.• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.• Complete necessary paperwork and computer work in an accurate and timely manner.• Maintain the location of stock in the storage area.• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.• Adheres to daily production schedule.• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.• Assist other forklift operators as necessary.• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to Producton Data,Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.• Regular attendance is an essential part of the position.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required• High school or GED or combined education and experience.

• Prior work experience as a forklift operator

Preferred• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Application Assistance

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, contact Vanguard Packaging Human Resources at 816.455.4000.

EOE

Vanguard Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vanguard strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Vanguard employees, and other Vanguard-related workers and representatives, are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.