Forklift Operator

MaxPak, a TRG company and affiliate of Schwarz Partners, currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Forklift Operator in Lakeland, FL! As a Forklift Operator, you are responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift including operation, clean-up, and recommendation of improvements.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner; must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the operation of each forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacking of stock in storage areas and when loading and unloading trailers.
• Loading and unloading trailers as needed and checking the products quality as well as accurate quantity.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized and free of debris and safety hazards.
• Sweep out and maintain cleanliness of trailers; report any issues to the supervisor.
• Use Encore program to load/unload trucks, bill loads, and accuracy for the inventory.
• Follow schedule to ensure goods have accurate quantities, good quality, and are getting to the customer on time.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and maintaining good housekeeping throughout the warehouse.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Additional duties assigned by your supervisor or management.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILIITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write short correspondence and communicate effectively.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPEREINCE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1-year continuous operation of a forklift.
• Required to maintain a current Forklift Operator License.
• Experience in a warehouse environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPEREINCE:

• Preferred prior work experience in the corrugated industry or other 2-4 years’ work experience.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER MAXPAK OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
• MaxPak truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.