Forklift Operator

At Better Being Co. we empower and inspire individuals to feel better and live healthier lives by providing the most trustworthy, pure, and innovative natural wellness solutions. If you thrive in a challenging work environment, surrounded by incredible team members who will help you grow and do your best work, Better Being is the right place for you. Come build with us and be part of an award-winning company that’s helping create meaningful and lasting change in the healthcare industry.

Job Summary

Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or forklift. Assemble orders on pallets or shelves.
 

Essential Functions

• Performs any combination of the following tasks: receive, store and distribute material, tools, equipment and products within facilities. Reads production schedule, work order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.

• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck.

• Assemble orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packaging or shipping department.

• Marks materials with identifying information or other marking device.

• Records amounts of material or items received or distributed.

• May weigh or count items for distribution within facility to ensure conformance to company standards.

• May use computer to enter records.

• May complete requisition forms to order supplies from other departments and locations.

• May maintain inventory records.
   

Additional Responsibilities

• Must have experience with hand truck, forklift and/or lifts for material handling.

• Support team work to attain department objectives.

• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Other duties as assigned.
   

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good written and verbal skills are necessary.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
   

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.

• The employee must exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.

• May be required to wear protective gear (i.e. hearing protection and respirator) due to considerable noise from machinery and a dusty environment.

• May be required to pass a pre-employment lift test and physical.
   

Our Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive package of competitive benefits and perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our offerings include:

• Access to our Employee Health Clinic for your medical needs.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.

• Participation in our Family First Program, emphasizing work-life balance.

• 401(K) plan with generous employer match to help you plan for the future.

• Educational Reimbursement opportunities to support your continued learning and development.

• Wellness Incentives to promote a healthy lifestyle.

• Substantial product discounts, because we value our team members as customers too.

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, ensuring you have time to rest and recharge.

For more information, check out our website Better Being Careers and join us in experiencing a workplace where your well-being and success are our top priorities.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. The position, duties, and qualifications are subject to change at any time.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.