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Forklift Operator

Novo Building Products
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Novo Building Products?

Our team is looking or a Forklift Operator to be responsible for moving products around the warehouse with ease. They need to use RF scanners to keep track of the items they are moving. The operator will need to ensure the product is secure and safe to transport to the designated location.

Shift: Monday - Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Operates a forklift to move product and pallets throughout warehouse to an area safely.
  • Communicates any discrepancies, product issues or safety issues with Supervisor.
  • Ensures that product is moved and scanned using a radio frequency scanner to the correct location and confirm product labels are accurate.
  • Maintains a clean and safe area free and clear of any debris.
  • Anticipates the needs of the business, keeping like product together and accessible.
  • Successfully passes all Novo forklift training and operate a forklift following all safety requirements established within Novo. May place standup items into designated area by hand as required. *

Basic Qualifications (Required)

  • Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements
  • Ability to move awkward product lengths and weight.
  • Experience with operating a forklift with rate rating of 6,500 pounds.
  • Use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and company approved tools while remaining aware of hazards and maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills
  • Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Flexibility in scheduling - able to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in distribution or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience operating a forklift primarily with product weights of 2500 lbs. or more.
  • Prior experience lifting wide loads, as long as 18 feet.
  • Minimum one year experience operating a forklift.
  • High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust .
  • 100% stand, handle or feel, squeeze or grasp.
  • 80%: Reaching with hands and arms, depth perception.
  • 50%: Walk, repetitive motion, operate moving equipment.
  • 10%: Working bent at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, bending or twisting.
  • Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
  • Lift, push or pull 75-100 lbs. with assistance

About Novo

Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, specialty millwork, and a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct.

Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively.

Why Work with Us?

We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, and benefits. Benefits include a clean work environment, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401k program with employer match.

We have a dynamic culture with team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, and grow and are rewarded accordingly. If you're passionate about contributing to a great team, we would love to hear from you!

For more information and benefits information, please visit our website at: www.novobp.com/careers

ADENTRA and each of its flagship brands is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law

Come join our Team!

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