Forklift Operator

Description

**What will you find here at our company?** An excellent place to work! It’s truly a joy to know that Ypê is considered by our employees an outstanding workplace! A friendly environment fostering professional development and trust among teams. Our employees see here an opportunity to grow and make history—whether through internal recruitment, development programs, training, or knowledge exchange across all our operations in Brazil. Here, we practice our sense of ownership when admiring each of our products, social initiatives, and the value of our brand. After all, it is 100% Brazilian and built by people who truly believe in the words of its founder: ***“Hard work conquers all!”***. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Operate forklifts within company premises, following pre-established safety procedures for correct transportation and storage, with the objective of transporting and handling raw materials, finished goods, or work-in-process items. * Receive, analyze, and execute the logistics schedule, observing designated storage locations, quantities, and storage rules, while taking precautions to prevent tip-overs, collisions, and cargo spills. * Maintain the equipment under your responsibility in good condition, checking fuel levels, lubricating oil, tires, and overall conditions, and taking necessary actions to ensure proper operation. * Support departmental activities by occasionally transporting scrap from the production line, as well as production machinery and equipment, and assisting with departmental tasks during machine downtime, meeting area requirements. * Know and apply conscious consumption practices and natural resource conservation, in accordance with the company’s SSMA policies, understanding environmental impacts and risks, and becoming familiar with emergency response procedures. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed high school education — mandatory * Forklift Operator certification — desirable upon hiring, mandatory to perform the role **Worth noting:** Monday through Saturday, from 1:20 PM to 9:40 PM **Additional Information** **Here’s what we offer:** **Our Benefits – Caring for You at Every Stage of Life** ============================================================== At Ypê, we believe our people deserve to live with well-being, security, and real growth opportunities. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, development, family, and quality of life — always with care and attention, the Ypê way. ***(Benefits may vary depending on the unit and work model.)*** **Your Health Always Comes First** -------------------------------- * Medical and dental insurance plans * Telemedicine * On-site dental clinic * “Cuidar” Program: comprehensive physical, emotional, and social assistance support for you and your family * Free flu vaccination * Life insurance with coverage up to 24 monthly salaries * Extended maternity leave of 180 days **Development to Go Even Further** -------------------------------------------- * Tuition assistance for you and your dependents * Educary – educational program for youth and adults **Well-being, Recognition, and Quality of Life** -------------------------------------------------- * Monthly basket of Ypê products * Christmas basket and children’s kit for your kids * Cafeteria offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner * Meal allowance * Food voucher * Payroll-deductible loan * Private pension plan * PPR – Profit Sharing Plan * Chartered bus service or transportation allowance to facilitate your daily commute * Gym benefit (Wellhub), encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle If you possess the above experiences and competencies, we’re looking for a professional like you! But if this role doesn’t quite match your profile, please share it and help make a difference! ***At Ypê, we value respect and diversity in all their forms and pluralities that make every person unique—including Persons with Disabilities, Race and Ethnicity, Age, Gender, Beliefs, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity. Therefore, we warmly invite everyone to participate in our selection processes. \#EveryoneMatters*** Founded in 1950, Ypê is a 100% Brazilian company and a leader in the hygiene and cleaning segment, committed for over 70 years to people’s well-being, quality of life, and health. **Our culture aims to uphold our core values: Care, Honesty, Humility, Disciplined Work, Sense of Ownership, Simplicity, and End-to-End Quality.** Headquartered in Amparo, inland São Paulo, Ypê operates five additional manufacturing units: Salto (SP), Anápolis (GO), Goiânia (GO), Simões Filho (BA), and Itapissuma (PE). We offer a diverse product portfolio organized into three categories: home cleaning, laundry care, and personal hygiene. We seek individuals who transform environments, embrace optimism, and consistently deliver their best—for consumers and for the business. People driven by innovation, who adapt quickly, act like owners, honor commitments, and take actions that contribute to the future of our people and the planet. **Shall we create a world that inspires care?** We are over 7,000 employees who believe in the power to transform the world. If you think the same way, join us!