Forklift Operator

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®. We are seeking a **Forklift Operator** for our **First Quality Home Care Products , LLC** facility located in **Salt Lake City, UT**. **Primary responsibilities include:** - Adheres to all Safe Work Practices (SWP) and organizational policies and procedures. Must abide by all safety requirements in an effort to attain safety goals. - Pick and stage raw materials for manufacturing area. - Pull and delivery of materials to designated areas on the manufacturing floor. - Delivery and removal of materials at the reclaim areas (i.e., fluff bales, etc.). - Pickup and delivery of packaging to manufacturing lines. - Participate in all physical inventories. - Pull and stage corrugate boxes for manufacturing. - Able to use the data collection system (scanners, computer, etc.). - Secure all trailers at the dock via procedures. - Load/unload trucks and trailers. - Take scrap and trash to dumpster or baler area, as required. - Performs general housekeeping tasks to keep the warehouse in “tour ready” condition. Tasks can include: sweeping, picking up debris/trash. - Place rejected materials and finished product in designated locations. - Load wooden pallets onto designated trailer, no less than 18 inches high. - Pick up and stage empty, wooden pallets from the manufacturing floor. - Assist in the warehouse operations as needed, and handle other such duties as assigned (i.e. material handler, etc.). - Transports return to stock (RTS) items from manufacturing to the warehouse. - Completes daily pre-shift inspection of powered industrial equipment to ensure proper maintenance of warehouse equipment. - Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. - Attend and participate in all training programs, meetings, etc. - Perform cycle counts as needed. - Stage finished product for loaders, in designated locations. - Complete all applicable paperwork in accordance with job duties and responsibilities. - Unload, check and count incoming raw materials. - Place materials in designated areas, within warehouse. - Must be able to effectively communicate (orally and written) with associates and other departmental personnel. **The ideal candidate should possess the following:** - High school diploma or equivalent. - Must have at least 1-2 years of forklift experience. - Organizational ability and effective communication skills required. - Must be able to work overtime (weekday and weekend) as required. - Must be able to make decisions in an independent mode. - Must be able to articulate and clearly convey information, directions, etc.; must have good interpersonal and leadership skills and interface with all departments; - Must be able to speak, read and write the English language and perform basic mathematical skills. Must be able to pass minimum required standard on all com…