Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates, including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!

Forklift Driver | Salisbury, North Carolina | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Compensation

• Competitive starting pay range of $17.50-19.04 per hour, paid weekly
• Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
• Increases: Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases
• Bonuses: Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Available Shift: 

• Day Shift
• 12-hour
• 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM rotating shift with every other weekend off

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate all warehouse equipment required to transfer finished goods and other products to
  the appropriate areas. All warehouse equipment includes, but is not limited to, forklifts and clamp trucks.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently following department standards.
• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high-volume production
  environment.
• Support WMS functions related to inventory and load management (IE., Pick list, PGI).
• Check the accuracy of the finished product count, product ID, order destination, and carrier
  ID before loading any vehicle, and accurately complete all required paperwork
• All transfers of products and materials must be performed with a high degree of accuracy
  and accountability and follow the established standard processes and procedures.
• Must adhere to all safety standards, Standard Work Instruction Sheet (SWIS), and company
  policies.
• Maintain work area in an organized, safe, and clean manner
• All duties are performed with a focus on safety.
• Know the locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete the forklift checklist, which includes daily inspection of forklifts.
• Ability to change the forklift propane tank required.
• The job responsibilities in this job description are not all-inclusive; other duties may be
  assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year recent forklift experience preferredMinimum of one year sit-down experience required
• Must be able to work 12 12-hour shifts
• Must obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications during employment.
• Must have proven experience working in a fast-paced Warehouse/Logistics environment
• Prior use of RF barcode reader and vehicle-mounted (VMU) computer systems preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Push-pull attachment operation is a plus
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing (English required)
• Must be self-directed and can work with little supervision
• Will be required to be certified in Lockout/Tag Out and Forklift Operation upon assignment

Physical Requirements

Will be exposed to hot temperatures during the summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months.
There may be some exposure to dust inside the warehouse

Exposure to machine noise is possible. Ear protection is provided but not required
Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Frequent: Sitting, kneeling/crawling/bending: stair climbing, carrying: 0-40 lbs for 5-10 feet, out-reaching, standing, walking
Occasional: Stoop/Squat, Ladder/Steps Climbing, Bend/Twist
Repetitive Use of wrist, hands, fingers, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankles, head, neck

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs, and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com. 

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