Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Forklift Operator will perform various tasks associated with the movement of product, raw materials and other commodities in the plant in a safe, responsible manner following all safety rules and procedures. This position requires a high level of safety awareness while moving throughout the plant especially while operating mobile equipment.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Loads and unloads trucks received at the dock and completes related reports.
• Retrieves packaged deliveries, in-process products and finished materials from the warehouse by operating a forklift.
• Delivers products and materials to the appropriate departments.
• May be required to enter related transactions for receipts, shipping or inventory movements into OPM system.
• Completes forklift inspection reports daily and maintains forklifts in good operating condition.
• Completes housekeeping tasks in the warehouse including maintaining work areas in an orderly fashion and keeping isles and exits open at all times.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques
• Required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is in a typical plant / warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment / mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.