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Forklift Operator II - 7PM - 7AM

Essity, Dover, DE, United States


Forklift Operator II - D Crew

Operates horizontal forklifts to move, load, and unload materials in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures proper handling of goods and adherence to warehouse safety standards.
Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating 12-hour shift schedule (two days on, two days off, three days on), working 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
What You Will Do

Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
Efficiently stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas and onto movable storage stands.
Move in-process materials and finish stock to/from production areas, including loading material onto machinery.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; report quality variances.
Accurately complete and document all product/material location movements.
Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
Assist in physical inventory.
Who You Are

HS Diploma or GED.
3 to 4 years proven experience operating stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Basic computer skills.
Fundamental problem‑solving skills.
Effective communication skills.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver work with quality and speed.
Basic technical skills.
Safety‑oriented.
Frequent lifting or moving of light‑weight material weighing 5 lbs to 25 lbs and occasional lifting of average‑weight material weighing 25 lbs to 60 lbs, with assistance for lifts over 50 lbs.
Ability to work overtime, flexible hours, and weekends as needed or required.
What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay: $17.17 per hour + full benefits + shift differential.
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company‑paid Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee discounts program
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees
Location

Dover, DE
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com.

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