Forklift Driver- 2nd Shift

Forklift Driver

NLX Beverage Solutions, LLC firmly believes that our employees are the heart of our success. This position description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications, but not limit one to specified duties, to ensure individual and group success.

Job Summary

The Forklift Driver plays a critical role in supporting the efficiency and success of the NLX Warehouse and Production Departments. This position requires the ability to safely and skillfully operate a counterbalance forklift, including navigating narrow aisles and performing efficient and precise trailer loading and unloading.

Success in this role depends on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. The Forklift Driver ensures that materials and finished goods are handled and moved safely, accurately, and in alignment with all safety protocols and operational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a powered industrial forklift, performing required pre-shift inspections and promptly reporting any mechanical issues to the supervisor
• Use pallet jacks to transport packaging materials and finished goods as needed
• Transfer pallets from production areas to warehouse storage locations accurately and efficiently
• Re-palletize finished goods as necessary to ensure proper stacking, stability, and storage compliance
• Create and apply accurate pallet labels in the inventory system to support production tracking
• Complete all required documentation legibly and accurately, including material movement logs and storage records
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment in alignment with company standards
• Help with ongoing organization of warehouse areas, including staging zones and storage racks
• Foster strong interdepartmental communication to ensure smooth coordination between production, warehouse, and logistics teams
• Follow all applicable plant policies, including GMPs, SOPs, SQF, safety procedures, and HACCP protocols
• Perform all duties in a safe, efficient, and team-oriented manner, even under pressure or in high-demand situations
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety guidelines consistently

Qualifications

Education and Skills

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation. Work environment may involve exposure to inclement weather. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to : safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols.