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About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) Pay Rate $18.50 per Hour

Based in our Natchitoches, LA location you will work in our Materials/Shipping department. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, or a recent high school graduate looking to jump start your career, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling and moving merchandise around the facility.

• Pack inventory and prepare for shipment. This may include loading pallets, banding the package, shrink wrapping, etc.

• Utilize an RF Scanner on a daily basis to complete orders.

• Verify inventory accuracy.

• The ability to operate a shipping manifest system.

• Transport product via the use of forklifts.

• Compare packing slips and shipping documents to inventory.

• Work in a timely manner to meet production standards established for various finished goods.

• Accuracy and attention to detail throughout daily activities.

• Trains other team members in assigned operations as needed.

• Maintain a clean work area to meet safety regulations of the facility.

• Work in a team environment to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained at all times.

• Assure compliance to all safety, environmental and health standards, procedures, and practices

• Other duties, as directed.

***Guaranteed wage progression every 3 months, for the first two years! ***

Shift Premium of $1.50/hr for 2nd and 3rd shifts

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate simple percentages. Be able to add and subtract decimal values. Basic Math test will be required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and push or pull parts or containers frequently.

• Ability to read and understand job instructions.

• Must be able to operate a forklift. Training is provided to obtain certification.

• Pass pre-employment background check, essential functions assessment, and drug screen.

• High school diploma or GED required.

Benefits

Alliance/Copeland places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package to offer you the right options to meet your individual and family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Why Work in the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area

Our facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming, historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria. The area's generally low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work. In addition, Natchitoches was recently voted as the Best Small Town in Louisiana by the readers of “Southern Living”.

About Our Location

Alliance Compressors LLC develops, manufactures, and markets one through six-ton scroll compressors. Scroll compressors are used in commercial and residential air conditioning units. The current facility is over 365,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 35,000 square feet of office space. This climate-controlled facility is the third-largest manufacturing business in the area, and offers its 650+ employees many opportunities for advancement

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live. 

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.