What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Orora?
Date posted: Feb 6, 2025
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77086
Company: Orora Group
At Orora, we believe our packaging touches lives and together, we, together as a team, deliver on the promise of what’s inside. From custom packaging design and packaging materials, to prototype development and manufacturing, packaging automation and equipment, kitting and fulfillment, global sourcing, and full service warehousing and logistics, our packaging consultants develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions that take a product from concept to consumer. It is with this passion and commitment to innovation, we believe in hiring and developing the very best talent by living our core values of Teamwork, Passion, Respect, and Integrity every day. These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities. Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations while solving complex problems as a team. We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other. Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader.
The Role: Forklift Operator
Pollock Orora is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to receive, store and distribute material and products within establishment by performing the various warehouse functions located in our Houston, TX location.
This position will report to the: Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
What You’ll be Responsible For in this Role
- Inspects forklift equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, etc
- Processes clear and accurate paperwork
- Conveys material and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated area
- Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.
- Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items.
- Assembles customer order from stock and places orders on pallets or conveys orders to the shipping department and may load material onto a truck.
- Counts items to ensure conformance to company standards.
- Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications
- Marks materials with identifying information
- Opens bales, crates or other containers if needed.
- Maintains inventory records.
- Records the amount of materials or items received or distributed
- May use computer to enter records
- Prepares parcels for mailing
- Has inspection authority to release or not to release product prior to delivery
- Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as requested
What We're Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Forklift certified a plus
- 2 years’ experience in warehouse environment
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memo
- Ability to write short correspondence
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with forklift operations a plus
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential duties.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Orora and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: careers@ororagroup.com for additional support and guidance
What We Offer
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families. Here's a sample of the benefits we offer:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) with a Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.
Recruitment Agencies
Orora does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Orora is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Solicitation of Payments
Orora does not solicit payment from our applicants and candidates for consideration or placement.
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