Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Graphic Packaging International, Prosperity Extrusion Facility is currently seeking Powered Industrial Truck Operators for our Prosperity, SC facility located in Newberry County.

PIT Operators will support the extrusion facility while operating various types of Hyster mechanical equipment which includes forklift and clamp trucks, yard dog, a railcar mover, and other various types of powered vehicle equipment.

Loading and unloading the production line with rolls of basestock, loading finished goods and unloading raw material from trailers and railcars, and moving railcars are some of the functions of the warehouse operator.    

POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

A stable work history is a must, with a minimum of 2 years of powered industrial truck experience with equipment such as sit down forklifts, clamp trucks and trailer jockey required. 

Shipping and receiving is open weekly from 11pm Sunday through 11pm Friday.  Shipping currently works 12-hour shifts 7-7 and we do not rotate.  Training will occur on the shift you are assigned.  Upon certification, the shipping department will transition to a traditional 8-hour shift.  Open positions are on 2^nd or 3^rd shift only.  There is the opportunity for additional overtime, which would depend upon business demands.

Key attributes for the position:

• Team player
• Ability to work alone in most situations
• Housekeeping
• 5S oriented
• Troubleshooting
• PC experience
• Strong Safety Behavior
• Action oriented
• Self-motivated/self-starter
• Punctuality and attendance are a must!

Physical attributes for the position:

• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) carrying (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, visual acuity (Near and Far)
• Grasping and gripping
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Must be able to work additional hours (overtime)
• Reading computer screen or electronic devices
• Read a tape measure

Required Skills

• Be at least 18 years old
• Mechanical/Technical aptitude
• Excellent Computer skills
• Ability to communicate well verbally
• You will be required to wear steel toes shoes, hair and/or beard nets, safety glasses and earplugs at a minimum.

A background check and drug screen are required for hiring.

Starting pay is $20.37 per hour with a $1.75 per hour shift differential for 2^nd shift and $1.50 for 3^rd shift and potential wage progression up to $26.78.