Forklift Operator Warehouse Associate

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Position Summary: We are currently seeking a reliable, hardworking forklift operator/warehouse associate to join our team. In this position, you will operate forklifts and other equipment in a warehouse setting. Ability to safely load, unload and move materials with a forklift. Receive, input, sort, load, and unload products. Organize stock, maintain inventory; process, pack, and ship orders. Assist with inventory counts and stock rotation as needed. Collaborate with warehouse supervisors and team members to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications: Proven experience as a forklift operator or in a similar role preferred. Strong mechanical knowledge to perform routine maintenance on equipment. Ability to handle heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks. Familiarity with warehouse management systems is a plus. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong communication and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have proven forklift experience
• Proficiency in standard office and warehouse equipment
• Knowledge of warehouse functions and processes, machines and tools

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years experience in a warehouse role
• Forklift certification preferred

Benefits Package:

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Operate a forklift to unload incoming shipments, compare documents for accuracy and notify the appropriate personnel of any discrepancies or damage. Identify and store material accordingly
• Order Fulfillment – Using appropriate paperwork, locate, pull and stage material for shipment
• Shipping – Package materials, follow shipping method requested and submit paperwork upon completion
• Will Call – Ability to assist will-call and walk-in customers
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; notify management of any issues or concerns.
• Operate saw to cut materials to specified dimensions

Physical Demands (Warehouse/Machine Shop): The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment (Warehouse/Machine Shop): The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time