Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Lavelle Industries Inc

WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Best Practices, Billing Records, Computer Skills, Computer Workstations, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Driver's License, Forklift, Green Business, Interpersonal Skills, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Shipments, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping Documents, Support Documentation, Team Player
LOCATION
WI
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Location: Whitewater, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join Lavelle Industries in Whitewater, WI, where innovation meets reliability! We're more than just a manufacturing company - we're a team of problem-solvers, quality champions, and logistics pros who keep essential products moving around the world. As a Forklift Operator, you'll be the key link between our shipping team and office coordinator. You'll handle both shipping products and managing billing and documentation. You'll need to follow work instructions closely, work efficiently, and collaborate in both office and production settings. Safety and environmental best practices are essential as you carry out your tasks. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and take pride in getting the job done right, you'll fit right in.

At Lavelle Industries, we believe in building more than just quality products - we build careers, character, and community. We've been a trusted name in manufacturing for over 100 years, and our success comes from our people-first mindset. Here, every team member plays a vital role, and every idea is valued.

  • Preference given to candidates with previous manufacturing experience*

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for printing of appropriate shipping papers.
  • Prepares outgoing shipments in accordance with order due date and quantity.
  • Properly label outgoing materials.
  • Stages materials to appropriate areas and maintains work in process in an orderly manner.
  • Maintains records of supplies and materials in process at workstations.
  • Understands all aspects of material(s) flowing into and out of the facility, and processing documents to support.
  • Verifies delivery and shipping receipts for accuracy including but not limited to items such as PO numbers, counts, and descriptions of items being shipped/received.
  • Locates items on delivery lists and determines the status of any products to be shipped.
  • Works closely with staff in evaluating current methods, conditions, and procedures related to shipping.
  • Suggest changes and/or modifications to improve current practices/procedures.
  • Keeps work area neat and orderly while meeting expected goals.
  • Records and submits accurate production and quality data, work records, etc., appropriate to the job.
  • Follows established safe work practices while ensuring accuracy to performance.
  • Works at an established level of production as appropriate to the job.
  • Follow standard work of processes to complete tasks safely and efficiently
  • Must be mature, detail-oriented and safety-driven individual
  • Process-driven to complete tasks from beginning to end
  • Organization to maintain a workable space in an office setting
  • Work in both a team atmosphere, as well in a self-propelled setting

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 1-3 years of production-related factory experience is preferred
  • Must possess basic reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills
  • Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills, along with the ability to work alone, or within a team setting
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Clean driving record required to obtain forktruck certification
  • Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Screen is required prior to hire

BENEFITS:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

SHIFT INFORMATION:

  • 1st shift: 7am - 3p

WAGE RANGE: $18.50

About the Company

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Lavelle Industries Inc

About Us

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Lavelle Headquarters

For over 100 years, Lavelle has taken a leading role as a rubber and plastics manufacturer. We manufacture high-quality rubber and plastic products and assemblies that go into items such as plumbing products, water softeners, food manufacturing equipment, electronics, health care products, toilets and tank trim, boilers, HVAC equipment, transportation equipment and pump systems. Our customers count on us because we offer:

  • A large selection of rubber, plastic and specialty material formulations to choose from, including certified elastomers that meet highly specialized performance requirements
  • On-site chemists who can formulate a custom material if none of our more than 2,000 active formulations meet your needs
  • Extensive product design engineering, tooling and manufacturing expertise that let us create precision molded products and assemblies
  • Continually improving lean manufacturing processes that enable us to minimize waste and costs
  • Processes that quickly move parts from conception to completion
  • An array of manufacturing services, including injection and conventional rubber molding; plastic molding; lathe cutting, die cutting and finishing services; and assembly and packaging operations

A History of Innovation

Since starting operations in 1912, we’ve continued to evolve into the strong, innovative manufacturing company that we are today. In 1954, we designed the first toilet flapper and this technology is still being used today. We have continued to be an engineering leader for our customers, designing products and solving problems. We accomplish this, not only from part design, but also material development, to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. As we grow, we continue to invest in our equipment; we have new mixing equipment, new measuring equipment, refurbished and new presses. All to give our customers the best service and innovation a rubber and plastic manufacturing company has to offer.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1912
WEBSITE
http://www.lavelle.com