Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

The Royal Group , an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is currently seeking a Forklift Operator for 1st shift (Monday - Thursday) for our Seymour, IN facility. As a Forklift Operator, you are responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift including operation, cleanup and recommendation of improvements.
1st Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday, 06:00am - 4:30pm
At The Royal Group, we are committed to our employees. We strive to foster a culture built on growth, values, and teamwork. Your hard work and dedication pays off. At TRG we pride ourselves on leading our industry in both employee and customer experience. Our culture and values are the core of our continued success. We strive to always exceed expectations and continuously improve to meet all commitments. We strive to grow our business with the same integrity and ingenuity we use to deliver our products, with sustainability and sales lift for our clients. We continually seek the best people combined with the most innovative software, machinery, and technology the industry has to offer.
The Royal Group's mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner; must be qualified to properly operate the forklift
• Assist in training on the operations of forklifts with supervisor and new hires
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Maintain neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas and when loading trailers
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs; be proactive in the maintenance of equipment
• Stretch wrap units, palletize and use corner protectors as required
• Adhere to daily production schedule; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Unload trailers as needed while checking product's quality and quantity
• Keep warehouse organized and clean
• Sweep out and maintain cleanliness of trailers; report any issues to supervisor
• Use Top Gun program to load/unload trucks, bill loads and keep inventory
• Make regular cycle counts on stock and actively participate in all inventories
• Ability to work overtime as the job requires
• Perform machine cleanup daily, weekly and monthly
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred that employees have prior work experience in corrugated industry or other 2-4 years' work experience.
• Required to maintain a current Forklift Operator License.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to add, to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use tape measure; and to use a computer.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER TRG OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability and opportunities for growth and career development.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!
All job offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.