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Novolex
Forklift Driver
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$44,815 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Company Overview
- 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.
- 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.
- Job Description
- Forklift Driver - Loader Checker
- Erlanger, KY
- Compensation Includes
- + Starting Pay Rate of
- $20.28/hour
- - depending on experience
- Overview
- Responsible for ensuring that product is loaded properly on trucks and according to specifications. Must operate forklift in a manner that meets all safety standards.
- Responsibilities
- + Complete pre-shift OSHA inspection and related paperwork on forklift truck; clean truck as outlined in procedure + Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures.
- Requirements
- + High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience + One to three years of experience driving a forklift is necessary + Must be able to pass forklift training + Must be able to operate motorized vehicle and possess a valid state driver's license
- Physical Requirements
- + Lifting; a minimum of50 + Carrying; a minimum of50 + Pushing + Reaching above shoulders + Use of fingers + Standing + Kneeling + Bending;6hours + Operation of forklift narrow aisle or other vehicle + Visual ability + Depth perception + Hearing ability
- Company Benefits
- 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.
- Job Locations
- _US-KY-Erlanger_
- ID•_2026-34777_ •Category•_Operations_ •Position Type•_Full Time_ •Pay Type•_Hourly_