Forklift Operator- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite Nonwovens team, located in Hildebran, NC. As a ANW Material Handler you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. This role is responsible for working productively with other Airlite Nonwovens employees to provide superior quality, low cost, on-time products that exceed our customer's speciation through teamwork, continuous improvement and innovative thinking.

Do you have what it takes? At Airlite Nonwovens we set the bar high and challenge the status quo. We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for this role will possess the following:

• Regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to work as a team player and cooperate when there are tight schedules to meet customer requirements such as stay late when needed.
• Make sure correct fibers are brought to the lines and loaded in a timely manner.
• Ability to assess situations and take the appropriate corrective action.
• Must be willing to learn and work on computers and shipping systems
• Ability to organize and properly store finished goods in their proper place in the warehouse.
• Responsible for following all safety guidelines and for keeping the work area clean
• Must work interactively with other departments and follow company policies and procedures
• Load and unload trucks, when help is needed, accurately according to customer expectation and demand.
• Assist in keeping necessary quantities of fibers stored in the warehouse.
• Accuracy of shipping and receiving documents
• Maintain forklifts according to work instructions
• Maintain and clean warehouse, dock doors, and any other areas as needed.
• Fill in for multiple job functions on and as needed basis.
• All other appropriate duties as assigned
• Communicate and work directly with the plant operations, transportation vendors/carriers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Dealing with carrier drivers professionally.
• Promote team work between departments. Experience with LTL, FTL, air, small package and ocean transportation
• Basic computer and interpersonal skills including excel and barcom
• Must be willing to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of ISO and IATF requirements and standards.
• Be able to follow instructions for shipping, receiving and production process.
• Initiative to understand the job requirements, job safety and 6S
• Direct efforts to achieve a Quality product, which meets customer(s) specifications.
• Working knowledge of assembly and packaging requirements and techniques.
• Show strong initiative and self-motivation
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Tow motor operating license
• At least one year related experience and/or training.
• Basic excel knowledge

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation? for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the "wow" factor?
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What's in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• Generous 401k match
• Generous Time Off
• Annual company activities

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