Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome. Job Requisition #: 027493 Forklift Operator - Material Handler (Open) Job Description: Job Requirements: Prior forklift experience – clamp truck a plus. Certified preferred but not required. Ability to operate a forklift to move pallets, products and waste about the plant in a safe manner Ability to read various measurement equipment including a tape measure, ability to operate various hand tools including a pneumatic nail gun and circular saw Ability to read and interpret work orders Must be self motivated and capable of working with minimum supervision Excellent attendance required Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 50 pounds Visually inspecting products, aisle ways and forklift Communicating with employees and management Sitting on lift for approximately 75% of the work day, remainder of time spent stooping, bending, lifting and moving about plant Primary Accountabilities: Operate gas or electric forklift for majority of shift, moving pallets, racks and boxes about plant Remove strapping/and or stretch film on pallets as needed Deliver correct raw materials to production lines per work orders Build pallets for lines using wood, a pneumatic nail gun and a circular saw. Requires measuring of pieces and cutting to specifications and nailing in place. Clean waste tubes from lines on a consistent basis, weigh waste and place in baler area Assist at baler area as needed Assist on production lines or in warehouse as needed Communicate with Supervisors, Leads and other Material Handlers via handheld radio and in person regarding production and warehouse needs Perform other duties assigned by management as required Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation Range: The wage rate for this position is $ 19.48 to $ 26.50 per hour. The wage rate offered for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. For wage rates that show equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive in addition to the hourly wage. Benefits Statement: Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one. EEO Statement: https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy. Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services. With strategic locations throughout more than 37 countries, Greif remains steadfast in its commitment to being the highest performing customer service entity for its global and regional customers around the world. Greif places the utmost importance on protecting, engaging and developing a diverse workforce. More than 12,000 colleagues work in 224 production, warehouse, and office locations in 37 countries. We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials. The delicious, necessary, or fun products end-users delight in or rely on come to the global market in our packaging. We make a difference in getting them to their intended use as the global community needs them to be. We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation and benefit plan offerings that attract, retain and reward talent.