FORKLIFT OPERATOR (MATERIAL HANDLING)

Description

Job Summary: The Forklift Operator is responsible for material handling, loading and unloading of products, and assisting in warehouse organization, ensuring operational efficiency and equipment preservation. Key Highlights: 1. Operate forklifts to transport products, supplies, and raw materials. 2. Load and unload trucks and handle material movement. 3. Maintain equipment in good condition and keep the workplace organized. At Paraibuna Embalagens, we are a national reference in the production of packaging paper and corrugated cardboard, ranking among the top 10 manufacturers in Brazil. We develop solutions that go beyond product protection—we also care for the planet. Our packaging, made from recycled raw materials and fully recyclable and biodegradable, ensures safety during storage, transportation, and display, with designs that enhance every brand. Here, we recycle the present to secure the future—and it starts with people. We value talents who share a sustainable, innovative, and excellence-driven purpose. Join us and become part of a company that transforms ideas into protection and care for the world. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Perform pre-operation checklists to verify equipment readiness and review any incidents from the previous shift; * Review service orders completed by the prior operator to identify ongoing tasks requiring continuity; * Assess scheduled service orders for your shift to prioritize activities based on internal customer needs; * Plan unloading and material handling spaces according to material type and quantity, ensuring all items are placed in their designated locations; * Unload scrap trucks using the forklift and deliver materials to their correct designated locations; * Operate conventional forklifts following operational procedures and safety regulations to transport products, supplies, components, and raw materials;\\" \- Supply production lines by transporting required supplies to sustain process continuity; \- Remove finished products, paper rolls, as well as stacks or pallets of boxes, transporting them to the warehouse or directly to Shipping; * Collect surplus products and materials from production areas, maintaining workplace cleanliness and organization; * Perform inventory or production-related stock movements within the warehouse or storeroom; \- Carry out various types of loading and unloading operations, both indoors and outdoors; \- Conduct visual inspections of material and packaging quality to support quality control during receiving, transportation, and shipping; * Record finished and intermediate products using the digital data collector when required; * Maintain the forklift in good condition—top up water levels regularly and contact the maintenance department whenever necessary. **REQUIREMENTS:** * Completed High School Education * Driver's License Category B