Forklift Operator
Posted: 9 February, 2022Organization: Berry
Location: Nashville, TN
Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.
At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com
SUMMARY: Responsible for safely unloading, staging, scanning and storing and loading raw materials and finished goods.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure all tasks are performed in a safe manner.
2. Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures.
3. Comply with OSHA and Hazardous Material regulations pertaining to lift truck operation and material handling and observes plant and departmental safety rules and regulations
4. Perform forklift inspections and report any issues. Responsible for battery maintenance, charging, changing and filling lift truck battery as needed
5. Operate dock equipment (both manual and automatic) and correct or report any issue identified
6. Knowledgeable of handling procedures for all materials to prevent accidents
7. Operate forklift, clamp truck and attachments in a safe manner
8. Store rolls in proper location in warehouse
9. Store tools and equipment in their designated areas
10. Load / Unload trailers to receive material and ship customer orders
11. Verify, identify and inspect a wide variety of incoming materials and supplies
12. Pulls, stages and ships customer orders
13. Responsible for various inventory transaction using barcode scanner and/or computer system.
14. Must report any variances in receiving and shipping transactions
15. Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures.
16. Responsible for quality control – no damage product shipped, no damaged raw materials accepted
17. Participated in cycle count14s as required
18. Follows all procedures including but not limited to work instructions, standard operating procedures, material specifications, and job safety analysis
19. Responsible for warehouse housekeeping including equipment and floor cleanliness, aisle maintenance, and common area appearance
20. Participate in department and plant meetings and all training as required.
21. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education (Degree/Major) Required: High school diploma preferred
Certifications: Forklift Operator
Work Experience Required: 6 months previous forklift experience
Preferred: 2 years previous forklift experience
Language: English
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.34 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location