Job Description

Location: Hanover,Pennsylvania,United States

Yazoo Mills, Inc., one of the nation’s leading, privately owned manufacturers of high-quality paper tubes and cores, servicing a wide scope of industries nationwide, such as converting, labeling, printing, packaging, flexible packaging, ropes and twines, medical supplies, tapes, graphic arts, and more. We are a family-owned business and our teammates are our family. We foster a company culture that inspires our employees to be innovative thinkers, problem solvers, community- minded, and results driven.

Are you looking for a new career with a stable company who has been in business for over 120 years? Yazoo Mills is hiring a Forklift Operator to join our well-established and growing company in Hanover, PA on second shift in our Hanover Plant 2 facility.

We offer:

• Competitive Wages.
• Comprehensive Benefits that include Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 8 paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and more.
• Celebration of milestones and successes along with an occasional pop-up surprise to let our employees know we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication.
• Career Development by promoting from within and on-the-job training.

Workplace Values: Our values are the driving force in how we think, act, and communicate. Yazoo Mills seeks employees who share these workplace values and demonstrate them on a daily basis.

• Integrity – Doing the right thing.
• Innovation – Being a problem solver.
• Collaboration – Working together.
• Quality – Having higher standards.
• Safety – Having a 4C Safety Culture

Objective

The shipping and receiving position is responsible for multiple warehouse duties in a fast-paced environment. Job responsibilities include verifications and record keeping and preparation of items for shipment by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards.

1. Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
2. Operate stretch wrap banders and other necessary packaging equipment.
3. Identify errors and packaging defects and correct accordingly.
4. Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend and twist throughout the work day.
5. Knowledge of UPS/FedEx shipping procedures.
6. Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance with regards to maintenance functions and other essential tasks as assigned.
7. Based on daily need, communicate essential information needed to ensure proper and timely deliveries.
8. Comply with safety regulations/procedures and maintain clean and orderly work area.
9. Operate a baler/shredder for recycling product.

Competencies

1. Problem solving
2. Analytical ability
3. Communication skills
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Ability to do repetitive tasks

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School education/GED
2. 1-2 years of forklift and warehouse experience

Shifts Available: 2nd Shift Monday - Thursday 3PM-1AM, including overtime

Starting rate of pay $25.78/hour

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