We appreciate your interest in learning about this role and Barletta's company's culture built on honesty, integrity, hard work, and pride in a job well done. Barletta truly is Like Nothing Else. As an employer of choice located in Bristol, Indiana, our goal is to build the best pontoon boats in the industry. We are proud of the teams that we have built and how they produce, provide service delivery and an unmatched customer experience to our dealer network and retail customers that choose a Barletta pontoon boat. As a part of Winnebago Industries' brand portfolio, Barletta offers an employee experience that puts people first, but don't take our word for it. Come experience Barletta Great for yourself.
We are currently sourcing candidates for a Forklift Driver for our Receiving Department.
WHO WE ARE
Barletta Great
Join our team of pontoon boat builders that take great pride in building the industry's leading pontoon brand. Collaborative culture, innovation, quality, and an exceptional employee and customer experience are all a part of our DNA.
OUR VALUES
Family is behind everything we do and that starts with our employees. Our leadership team is approachable and authentically cares about each and every person here at Barletta. Whether you're an employee, a dealer, or an owner, you're a part of the Barletta family.
OUR HISTORY
From boat number one, Barletta has proven to be a special place. Becoming an industry leader in the first five years is proof that our employees believe in the culture and strive for success. This place is great because of the people who work here.
OUR CULTURE
We strive to create an employee experience like no other. A few of the ways we do that is by cultivating an inclusive environment, doing the right thing, and making sure every person understands how important they are to the company's vision and overall success.
POSITION SUMMARY
Working as a member of the Receiving Team, the Forklift Driver is an integral part of processes at Barletta. The role is responsible for delivery and pick-up of products, load/unloading trucks, moving and placing materials throughout the facility while following all safety policies and procedures.
Individuals in this role must have a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced and team-focused environment, and be able to work in heat, rain, and snow.
Barletta's culture is what sets us apart and creates a great employee experience. We actively promote and encourage behaviors that align to our Values: 1) Treat everyone like family, 2) Always do the right thing, and 3) Relentlessly pursue excellence and our Leadership Expectations: 1) Connect with Purpose, 2) Execute with Excellence and 3) Build the future.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Operate a forklift in a safe manner
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Load and unload trucks
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Place materials in proper areas and maintain organization
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Deliver necessary products to all areas of the facility as requested
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Empty hoppers when needed
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Perform daily safety checks and basic preventative maintenance on the forklifts
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Ability to respond quickly to numerous requests in a fast-paced work environment
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Assignments given by supervisor as required
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Support a Barletta Safe culture by adhering to and advocating for the safest behaviors and proactively identifies opportunities to mitigate job-related risks and hazards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must have at least 5 years of proven experience driving a forklift
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Ability to sit, stand, walk, push & pull for 8+ hours and lift upward of 50 lbs
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Ability to adapt to climate, inside and outside
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Must display good verbal and written communication skills
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Must be able to follow policies and procedures and wear required PPE
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Must be able to multi-task while remaining calm under pressure
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Ability to work hours as required by management
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Compensation is based on past job history, knowledge and experience.
- Medical/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness
- 401k with match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Barletta Boats is a drug-free workplace.
- Barletta Boats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, Veteran status or disability.