Forklift Operator- 1st shift

Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM Pay $20.50/hour Basic Qualifications (Required) Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements. Ability to move awkward product lengths and weight. Experience with operating a forklift with rate rating of 6,500 pounds. Use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and company approved tools while remaining aware of hazards and maintaining a safe work environment. Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions. Must be 18 years of age or older. Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in distribution or manufacturing environment. Experience operating a forklift primarily with product weights of 2500 lbs. or more. Prior experience lifting wide loads, as long as 18 feet. Minimum one year experience operating a forklift. High School Diploma or GED Travel Requirements No travel requirements 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. Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust . 100% stand, handle or feel, squeeze or grasp. 80%: Reaching with hands and arms, depth perception. 50%: Walk, repetitive motion, operate moving equipment. 10%: Working bent at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, bending or twisting. Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Lift, push or pull 75-100 lbs. with assistance About Novo BP Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, specialty millwork, and a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct. Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively. Why Work with Us? We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, and health benefits. Benefits include a clean work environment, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, employee assistance program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401k program with employer match. #NovoEG

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