Forklift Operator

Mercury Paper – An employer of Choice!

Mercury Paper is a tissue converting company with affiliated plant and warehouses in Virginia. Since 2010, we have steadily grown in the away from home (AFH), retail private label (PL) and retail branded (FIORA) sales channels.

Mercury Paper has career opportunities available for qualified candidates. We offer competitive wages, good benefits and great people to work with. We look for team players and leaders who share our customer dedication, business values and positive culture. If you share this vision and meet the relevant qualification requirements, we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Load finished product onto truck or container

· Operate forklift, and box clamp to unload and load product as needed

· Responsible for quality control of incoming and/or outgoing product

· Operate within standard operating procedures

· Complete daily paperwork for outbound shipments

· Perform PIT check list

· Communicate with operators from other shifts

· Clean and maintain work area

· Maintain warehouse locations by replacing bar codes and repainting lines as needed

· Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use

· Learn and use warehouse management system to ship and receive product

· Lock and unlock trailers to Distribution Doors prior to loading and unloading trailer

· Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.50 per hour

PLUS Reliability Incentive additional $2.50/hr

PLUS $2,000 New Hire Bonus

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night Shift
• HOURS: 4PM-4:00AM
• 1st Week- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2nd Week- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Education & Knowledge

· Graduation from high school and at least two years of experience operating a forklift, preferably in a warehouse; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a warehouse environment is preferred.

· Knowledge of using handheld scanner to ship orders and/or receive orders.

· Knowledge of reading, legible writing, and basic mathematical calculations.

· Knowledge of distribution methods and procedures for shipping and receiving product.

Skills & Abilities.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Leads, fellow employees, vendors, and the general public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is in a dusty environment, with noise levels up to 90 dB, must use proper PPE.

· Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the department/ business.

· Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

· Must be able to work 12 hours per shift.

· Must be able to sit, bend, stand and walk during scheduled shift.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winchester, VA 22603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Forklift Operator: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

Mercury Paper is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Mercury is part of Solaris Paper, one of the largest tissue companies in the US with manufacturing sites in California, Oklahoma, and Virginia. Our products are sold in omni channel - away from home (AFH), retail private label (PL) and retail branded (FIORA®), with strong growth across the channels.

Solaris Paper is part of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), a distinguished leader in the global paper industry, boasting a workforce exceeding 100,000 individuals. With a presence in over 150 countries and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically positioned across the globe, APP's exceptional products have earned worldwide acclaim.

Ensuring supply chain integrity and commitment to the Sustainable Roadmap Vision 2030 are crucial to APP's operations. Learn more about Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)' path to operational excellence by reading our Sustainability Reports and Forest Conservation Policy at https://app.co.id/sustainability-roadmap-vision-2030.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3 - $2,000