Forklift Operator
PLZ Corp is hiring Forklift Operators for our Pacific facility. In this role, you will play an important part in keeping production moving by making sure the right materials get to the right place at the right time.
Available Shifts
- Monday through Thursday, 5:25 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday, 3:55 p.m. to 2:35 a.m.
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 3:55 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. **Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours!**
Compensation Based on Experience
Earn more for working off shifts:
- 2nd shift includes a $1.00 per hour shift differential
- Weekend night shift includes an additional $5.00 per hour shift differential.
**Your starting rate will be based on experience, skills, and the level of the position.**
Benefits
- Weekly Pay!
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays off
- Bonus incentive opportunities
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short term disability
- Additional voluntary life, disability, hospital and accident coverage
- Training and development opportunities
- Multiple career paths & opportunities for advancement within Production, Warehouse, Maintenance and other areas of the business
At PLZ, we want employees to build a career, not simply take a job.
What You Will Do
As a Forklift Operator, you will be a key part of keeping our warehouse organized and our production lines running efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Safely operate forklifts and follow all PLZ safety requirements
- Learn to efficiently and accurately use WMS handheld scanners
- Read and understand pick lists to identify materials and components needed for production
- Locate materials throughout the warehouse and deliver them to production lines and staging areas
- Properly scan materials while following FIFO inventory procedures
- Move unused materials from production areas to designated return locations
- Warehouse returned or adjusted products and accurately update inventory using handheld scanners
- Verify pallet tags, quantities, and part numbers for accuracy
- Operate pallet wrapping equipment and make sure pallets are properly secured before warehousing or shipping
- Stage finished goods and accurately scan inventory movements
- Help maintain forklifts, batteries, battery chargers, and propane tanks
- Complete required daily forklift inspections
- Change forklift batteries and propane tanks as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using PLZ 5S standards and SOPs
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for dependable team members who:
- Put safety first
- Take pride in producing quality work
- Are comfortable working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Can follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Communicate well with teammates and leaders
- Are willing to learn new equipment and processes
- Want an opportunity to grow with the company
Build Your Career With PLZ
PLZ is committed to product stewardship, innovation, ethical business practices, sustainable operations and, most importantly, the development of our people. We provide employees with opportunities to learn, grow and build long-term careers within our organization. Learn more about PLZ careers at www.plzcorp.com/careers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
