Equipment Operator - Forklift/Skid Steer

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The Opportunity:

Wilmington Paper is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator to join our growing facility in West Monroe, LA. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for operating a forklift or skid steer in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining the production floor to maximize safe production. 

This position will support equipment operations during a work shift and you must be able to work rotating 8-hour shifts, with occasional extended or weekend hours REQUIRED. (Shift times are 6 am to 2 pm, 2pm to 10 pm & 10 pm to 6 am). Shifts rotate every two weeks. 

How you will make an impact:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Perform pre and post trip inspections of equipment
• Safely Load/unload material from trailers
• Ensure correct quality of material that is handled
• Ensure accuracy and recording of weights
• Implementing all plant safety procedures (e.g. use gladhand locks when entering trailers)
• General plant housekeeping
• Report equipment issues to supervisor/maintenance staff

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED OR equivalent required
• 2+ years’ experience operating a skid steer and/or forklift, preferably in an industrial or Recycling facility
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• A valid driver’s license preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies: 

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers
• Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules
• Promotes and upholds the Company’s safety standards
• Ability to operate equipment properly and safely.
• Strict adherence to OSHA and company policies.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient operation of forklift and skid steer at the time of interview
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

What we offer:

Wilmington Paper offers a competitive Benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k match, as well as voluntary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer Paid Time Off and Holiday pay. 

If interested, please apply for immediate consideration, and come join our team!

Wilmington Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. For more information, please review the "EEO is the Law" Poster.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this website as a result of your disability. Please contact hr@wilmingtonpaper.com if you require an accommodation.