"NorthGate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GENERAL STATE OF DUTIES: Responsible for coordinating the inbound and outbound loads. Perform related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITES & AUTHORITY

• Conduct required pre-operating checks on forklift and equipment
• Safely operating forklift and/or other machinery to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products in a high traffic environment
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on mobile equipment
• Load and unload materials using handheld bar code scanners
• Complete shipping documentation both manually and with the use of a computer software system
• Work with a team to accomplish goals and managing job assignments

SKILLS AND JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Fork truck certificate
• Six (6) months of experience driving and operating a forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Willing and able to sit for at least eight (8) hours a day
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fraction, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, percent and ratio.
• Reasonable Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year or more of experience driving and operating a forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience working within the corrugated packaging industry
• Competent fork truck driver with ability to train others.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED

Core Values:

A successful candidate must demonstrate the following Core Values that are foundational to NorthGate’s business structure:

• CUSTOMER FOCUSED – Solving Customer Needs
• TEAM PLAYER – Play Fair, Work Hard, Have Fun while engaged, flexible and committed to team goals.
• RELIABLE – Dependable and Trustworthy
• RESPECTFUL – Honest, Appreciative and Loyal to Coworkers, Community, Customers and Suppliers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods, walk in fast motion, move heavy materials, operate machinery and equipment, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually high to moderate.
• The environment is a warehouse and subject to variable temperatures.
• Machinery and equipment are used.
• Facility is closed to ensure security.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Sanitizing and cleaning regularly the common areas.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• fork truck driving: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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