Procter & Gamble
Forklift Driver | Rotating Shifts | Auburn, Maine
Procter & Gamble, Auburn, Maine, us, 04211
Job LocationAuburn
Job Description
P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges. Our 24/7 Auburn, Maine manufacturing site is seeking Forklift Drivers to join the Logistics Department supporting critical business needs.
At Auburn we manufacture most of P&G's tampon production for distribution within the overall Feminine Care business unit. Here we model our approach to work after several core values: culture of safety - nothing we do is worth getting hurt - utmost emphasis on quality, as well as placing confidence and trust in our people and systems.
Forklift Drivers
are vital to the success of our business at P&G. The Logistics Department maintains production across the site by safely moving critical materials within the facility, replenishing automation systems, and ensuring materials and product meet P&G's quality expectations. You will enable on-time shipments that our customers and consumers expect from P&G.
To be successful in this role, individuals must seek out opportunities to learn multiple functions within their department and support their team by flowing to various tasks throughout the shift. We hire you at entry level and you advance by demonstrating growing levels of operating, maintenance, and leadership skills. Successful employees will break down technical barriers to success, obtain technical proficiency, and ultimately enable material and production efficiency. P&G'ers are curious, not afraid to challenge the status quo, and ultimately a team player.
We also provide you with the opportunity to expand into electrical, quality assurance, safety and hygiene, and other areas of functional expertise. Although you will begin your career and progress within Logistics department, future business needs will determine whether you remain in Logistics or have the opportunity to transfer to another operating department within the site, where you will gain additional training and skills.
Work Schedule:You will work a rotating 2-2-3, days and nights, 12 hour shift schedule. This includes weekends. Work on weekends may be as overtime or as part of the technician's normal schedule.Changes in business volume and production requirements can cause the plant to occasionally change the length of work shifts or the rotation schedule.Technicians are expected to be willing to rotate and work any shift. Additional days could be required to be worked as overtime.Meaningful work on Day 1We do various types of work, including operating forklifts and reach trucks, running high-speed converting and packing equipment, controlling the process from a computer terminal, receiving raw and packing materials to support production, loading outbound finished product shipments for customers, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
We offer you:
Ownership of your work from your first dayMaintain world-renowned production technologies in some interesting waysThe chance to influence the production and quality of our productsMentorship, coaching, training, and guidanceOperating essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, reach truck, hand trucks, etcKnown for providing a safe work environmentWe have no doubt these skills will help you on the job:
Able to display skills in powered industrial truck operation in a production environmentAble to display skills in operating, maintaining and cleaning automated equipmentMaintaining accurate records and dataDisplay strong technical, interpersonal and analytical skillsJob Qualifications
Qualifications
You must be 18 years of age or olderHave a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent educationWilling to work rotating shiftsAble to pass a DOT physical / Motor vehicle operator evaluationInterest in operating / working around material handling equipment (Note - previous experience operating powered industrial forklifts and reach trucks is preferred, but not required)We believe in order to be able to perform on the job, you will need to meet the following physical requirements:
Able to sit/stand on material handling equipment continuously for extended periods of timeCan climb in and out of forklift frequentlyAble to rotate upper body and look over the shoulder frequentlyCan reach above shoulder heightMust have no neck/upper back conditions that would prevent upper body rotationCan display sense of orientation and coordination while driving backwardsAble to work in tight/congested area and able to enter confined spacesAble to climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders and platformsAble to Bend/Squat, turn, and twist frequentlyCan use basic hand and power toolsAble to lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; Lift and carry up to 40 poundsBe able to walk varying distances to travel between multiple warehouses located throughout the facilityWear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, safety shoes, high visibility vest, hat with visor, gloves)Able to work with loud noise (>85db) while wearing ear protection
Average Starting Pay: $65,000
Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include hourly pay + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the pay range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. As a general matter, Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency. However, Procter & Gamble may make exceptions on a discretionary basis. Any exceptions would be based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the qualifications of the individual.
Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.
Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.
Job ScheduleFull time
Job NumberR000113414
Job SegmentationPlant Technicians (Job Segmentation)
Starting Pay / Salary Range$65,000.00 / year
Job Description
P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges. Our 24/7 Auburn, Maine manufacturing site is seeking Forklift Drivers to join the Logistics Department supporting critical business needs.
At Auburn we manufacture most of P&G's tampon production for distribution within the overall Feminine Care business unit. Here we model our approach to work after several core values: culture of safety - nothing we do is worth getting hurt - utmost emphasis on quality, as well as placing confidence and trust in our people and systems.
Forklift Drivers
are vital to the success of our business at P&G. The Logistics Department maintains production across the site by safely moving critical materials within the facility, replenishing automation systems, and ensuring materials and product meet P&G's quality expectations. You will enable on-time shipments that our customers and consumers expect from P&G.
To be successful in this role, individuals must seek out opportunities to learn multiple functions within their department and support their team by flowing to various tasks throughout the shift. We hire you at entry level and you advance by demonstrating growing levels of operating, maintenance, and leadership skills. Successful employees will break down technical barriers to success, obtain technical proficiency, and ultimately enable material and production efficiency. P&G'ers are curious, not afraid to challenge the status quo, and ultimately a team player.
We also provide you with the opportunity to expand into electrical, quality assurance, safety and hygiene, and other areas of functional expertise. Although you will begin your career and progress within Logistics department, future business needs will determine whether you remain in Logistics or have the opportunity to transfer to another operating department within the site, where you will gain additional training and skills.
Work Schedule:You will work a rotating 2-2-3, days and nights, 12 hour shift schedule. This includes weekends. Work on weekends may be as overtime or as part of the technician's normal schedule.Changes in business volume and production requirements can cause the plant to occasionally change the length of work shifts or the rotation schedule.Technicians are expected to be willing to rotate and work any shift. Additional days could be required to be worked as overtime.Meaningful work on Day 1We do various types of work, including operating forklifts and reach trucks, running high-speed converting and packing equipment, controlling the process from a computer terminal, receiving raw and packing materials to support production, loading outbound finished product shipments for customers, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
We offer you:
Ownership of your work from your first dayMaintain world-renowned production technologies in some interesting waysThe chance to influence the production and quality of our productsMentorship, coaching, training, and guidanceOperating essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, reach truck, hand trucks, etcKnown for providing a safe work environmentWe have no doubt these skills will help you on the job:
Able to display skills in powered industrial truck operation in a production environmentAble to display skills in operating, maintaining and cleaning automated equipmentMaintaining accurate records and dataDisplay strong technical, interpersonal and analytical skillsJob Qualifications
Qualifications
You must be 18 years of age or olderHave a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent educationWilling to work rotating shiftsAble to pass a DOT physical / Motor vehicle operator evaluationInterest in operating / working around material handling equipment (Note - previous experience operating powered industrial forklifts and reach trucks is preferred, but not required)We believe in order to be able to perform on the job, you will need to meet the following physical requirements:
Able to sit/stand on material handling equipment continuously for extended periods of timeCan climb in and out of forklift frequentlyAble to rotate upper body and look over the shoulder frequentlyCan reach above shoulder heightMust have no neck/upper back conditions that would prevent upper body rotationCan display sense of orientation and coordination while driving backwardsAble to work in tight/congested area and able to enter confined spacesAble to climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders and platformsAble to Bend/Squat, turn, and twist frequentlyCan use basic hand and power toolsAble to lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; Lift and carry up to 40 poundsBe able to walk varying distances to travel between multiple warehouses located throughout the facilityWear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, safety shoes, high visibility vest, hat with visor, gloves)Able to work with loud noise (>85db) while wearing ear protection
Average Starting Pay: $65,000
Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include hourly pay + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the pay range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. As a general matter, Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency. However, Procter & Gamble may make exceptions on a discretionary basis. Any exceptions would be based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the qualifications of the individual.
Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.
Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.
Job ScheduleFull time
Job NumberR000113414
Job SegmentationPlant Technicians (Job Segmentation)
Starting Pay / Salary Range$65,000.00 / year