Forklift Driver

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. We have over 2,500 colleagues in 20 manufacturing facilities, two corporate & sales offices and three R&D facilities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Continental Europe, and China. IPL operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment and has significant growth plans, acquiring four businesses within the past year.

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The Warehouse Team is looking to fill the roles of Forklift Driver in their Leominster & Westminster, Massachusetts facility. As a shipper, you're responsible for ensuring efficient operation of the warehouse and shipping department by being self-motivated, having exemplary attention to detail, and having the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You are required to follow all company instituted safety and procedural guidelines at all times during your working hours.

The Leominster site is one of the manufacturing sites for IPL’s Large Format and Retail Packaging (LF&R) business in the United States. LF&R is a growing segment, with annual revenue of approximately $200m and significant growth potential, and is part of the Environmental, Returnable and Industrial Solutions (ERIS) Division of IPL.

Position Title: Forklift Driver - 1st Shift (Multiple Locations)

Location: Leominster, Massachusetts

Responsibilities:

• Utilize a forklift and/or hand-jack to move product throughout the warehouse and to load and unload trucks.
• Pick and select items to be shipped and check quantities for accuracy.
• Utilize a handheld scanner for inventory control purposes.
• Complete customer orders by obtaining product from warehouse stock and deliver to the designated staging area.
• Apply labels to pallets prepared for shipment where necessary and maintain pick records of items for shipment.
• Unload delivery vehicles:
• Verify delivery quantities by comparing items received to the packing slips
• Visually inspect for shortages and notify management of discrepancies
• Move, lift, and carry, delivered items to appropriate areas and stock safely.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area at all times.
• Adhere to company safety policies at all times.

Essential experience and skills:

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Ability to safely operate a forklift – certification provided on-site
• Reliability and good attendance is imperative
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions
• Time management, planning, and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team and maintain good working relationships with co-workers
• Math aptitude – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Prior work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment