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Dart Container
Forklift Operator - Paper
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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.
$45,713 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Build Your Future at Dart
Looking for a career where your skills make a real impact? Join Dart and become part of a team building something new. As a Forklift Operator, you'll play an essential role in keeping production moving at our new paper dinnerware manufacturing Center of Excellence.
Start your next chapter with competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities to grow—including up to $4,000 in bonuses after your first year. What you'll do… Operate forklifts or clamp trucks to move, stack, load, and unload materials
Ensure safe and damage-free handling of products
Maintain accurate inventory records and logs
Support customer freight handling and material transport
Perform routine equipment maintenance and report issues
Collaborate with departments to ensure efficient inventory flow
Assist with general warehouse tasks such as palletizing and clearing jams What you'll need… 6 months of relevant experience operating a clamp truck
Ability to obtain and maintain a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license Basic math and dimensional counting skills
Proficiency in English for safety and quality communication
Clamp truck experience preferred
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays What we offer… Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more! Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety Weekly pay Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement Paid holidays and paid time off
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/ If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state. If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.
Overview:
Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.Benefits:
Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more. Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC•/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. •THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/ If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state. If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.