Forklift Operator

Job ID:  38247
Location: 

Roanoke, VA, US

Education Level:  High-School Diploma
Location Type:  On-site
Talent Area:  Production/Technicians

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.
 

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. 
 

Summary:

Monitor the plant floor and supply the production lines with material.  Load and unload trucks as needed.  Maintain highest level of quality and safety in all operations.  Maintain cleanliness and inventory accuracy

 

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Maintain a safe work environment for self and all team members and equipment through daily 5S, housekeeping activities, vehicle safety checks and report all unsafe acts or conditions.
  • Ability to work any shift including 12-hour shifts, weekend shifts, holidays, maintenance days, etc.
  • Operate and/or work around highly automated systems including robotic equipment.
  • Completion of shipping/receiving/warehousing SAP transactions.
  • Load and unload trucks while maintaining EHS 155 requirements
  • Maintain continuous flow of material for production lines.
  • Accurately warehouse products with precision placement of products at various heights
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years proven expereicne operating a sit down forklift safely and efficiently
  • Experience working in high speed manufacturing setting / warehousing experience preferred 
  • Proficient reading, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Ability to operate a computer and / or tablet

 

Starting Salary: $17.25 per hour

 

 


BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK
 

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.