As a Forklift Operator/Material Handler with Liberty Packaging Houston, you will be responsible for a combination of product handling duties including stacking and transporting of raw materials and finished goods.

This full-time position reports directly to the Shipping/Receiving Manager and is located at Liberty Packaging’s manufacturing plant in Houston, Texas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of shift and when operating a new forklift
• Inform supervisor with information of needed repairs based on daily inspection
• Locate raw materials using production tickets
• Deliver appropriate stock to machines safely and on time
• Remove finished goods from machines
• Unload and load tractor trailers as needed for workflow
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain accurate location of stock in the storage area
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Additional duties may be assigned by management

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Forklift Operator Certification
• At least two years of previous experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment operating a forklift
• Have the ability to complete basic math skills and computer knowledge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Liberty Packaging is a nationwide network of packaging companies providing supply chain solutions. Liberty Packaging is committed to providing customers with excellence in packaging solutions and service. Our corrugated manufacturing facilities allow us to create and produce a wide range of innovative corrugated products to meet our customer's needs from brown shipping boxes to sophisticated die-cut boxes, high graphic packaging, and promotional packaging.

As part of the Liberty Diversified International (LDI) family of companies, Liberty Packaging has locations in the Twin Cities, Omaha, Quad Cities, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, Mexicali, and Tijuana. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products), and Safco Products.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.