Material Handler (Forklift Operator) - Days (7am-7pm) $17.50/hr at PAC Worldwide in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

It's an exciting time at PAC Worldwide

With the rise in e-commerce, it's a great time to be in the essential industry of flexible packaging! Our packaging is used in the delivery of goods such as books, gifts, parts, paperwork, medicine, household items, clothing, food and more. PAC Worldwide is experiencing tremendous growth and we are proud to provide good, stable jobs in safe environments.

From competitive benefits, to our employee-first company values, we are committed to investing in the people we care about. We now have a formal program for team members to move up in their roles, as well as opportunities to share in PAC's growth. We invite you to learn more!

If you've never heard of PAC Worldwide, let us tell you a little bit about ourselves. Those bubble mailers you see on your neighbors doorstep from companies such as Target, Gap, 3M, Amazon, UPS, Fedex, Zulilly (we could go on for days...and we are proud to say that - check out our clients here) are completely manufactured by us.

PAC Worldwide is growing and we want you to be a part of our growth in Bethlehem, PA.

PAC Worldwide provides an excellent training program for skilled candidates to succeed at all levels. PAC also offers a great benefits package, 401(k) with company match, PTO and competitive pay.

The facility will be 24/7 with rotating 12 hour shifts. Below is an example of the schedule.

2 WEEK SCHEDULE EXAMPLE:

Mon - Work, Tuesday - Off, Wednesday - Off - Thursday - Work, Friday - Work, Saturday - Off, Sunday - Off

Mon - Off, Tuesday - Work, Wednesday - Work, Thursday - Off, Friday - Off, Saturday - Work, Sunday - Work

***The 12-hour Day Shift hours will be 7am-7pm.

Position Summary:

Material Handlers are required to manage both raw materials and finished goods for the Production Department. Operate a forklift in a safe manner and work with production supervisors, leads and machine operators to ensure that all of the equipment's needs are met. Material Handlers will conduct themselves in an appropriate and professional manner at all times with all employees and outside services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift safely observing all safety rules, utilizing horns and maintaining proper speeds


• Team player both inside and outside assigned department


• Follow the directions of Supervision/Leads


• Follow all PAC policies and procedures


• Complete daily forklift pre-inspection sheet before operating the equipment


• Understand and follow all trailer safety procedures (dock locks, dock plates, proper trailer conditions and refrigerated trailers)


• Understand and demonstrates all trailer loading and unloading methods (Straight, Pinwheel, and All Sideways)


• Prioritize tasks and display a sense of urgency


• Stage all raw materials for orders at production equipment in a timely manner


• Stretch wrap and stage completed pallets of product correctly


• Remove all trash from department and place in proper container


• Report and place all damaged/non-conforming product in the designated area


• Escalate all quality issues to appropriate personnel


• Verify that raw material and finished goods material are correct


• Make system entries without errors within allotted time


• Complete and demonstrate the proper shift turnover process


• Store products in proper manner


• Locate, retrieve, and stage products accurately and in a timely manner


• Stage and/or stack using specific configurations and understand when to use which configuration


• Stage orders in the correct dock area based on their shipping method


• Properly use FIFO (first in, first out) when retrieving or placing product in the warehouse, ensuring all products are identified properly


• Must demonstrate and understand proper machine staging techniques ensuring productivity and quality standards are met, including areas in production and/or dock areas


• Must demonstrate proper method of wrapping products and understand how and where to stage finished goods for put away


• Must demonstrate fully proficient proper forklift techniques for one forklift equipment type meeting productivity and quality standards


• Must be proficient in skill and knowledge of at least 2 areas of the Warehouse (Areas include 3M Order Pulling, PAC Order Pulling, Amazon, Put Away Verification, Receiving, Front Line of Production, Back Line of Production)


• Display proficiency in all quality processes and procedures for Warehouse department (i.e. quality checks, detection of defects, and carton configuration, etc.), including ISO compliant processes


• Must maintain good attendance habits


• Must be able to successfully complete the requirements of new hire orientation


• Must be able to successfully complete the training required of the position.


• Must adhere to all Plant Safety policies and procedures, including identifying the location of machine safety devices, demonstrating and understanding the process of reporting all incidents, injuries, illnesses, and first aid, and always using proper PPE for processes that require additional PPE


• Position may require the ability to work up to 12 hours/shift


• Must be able to work overtime as needed (based on production and department needs)

Qualifications:

General:

• Must have previous material handling experience


• Satisfactory completion of forklift training program


• Detail oriented with good organization and time management skills


• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment


• Willing to train in other areas of the plant


• Must be available to work overtime on short notice which may include weekend, evening or holiday hours

Education and/or Experience:

• Must possess either a High School diploma or GED

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