Forklift / Material Handler - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift (Finance)
What We Want to Give You:
We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).
Job Summary:
The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) at all times.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
- Operates forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
- Maintain inventory levels as directed.
- Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
- Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
- Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
- Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
- Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
- Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
- Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
- Sufficient math skills.
- Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and write in English preferred.
Job Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Previous Material Handling experience a plus, varies by location.
Work Environment:
- This is a manufacturing environment and there will be an exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
- This is a team environment; Material Handlers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
- Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.
Physical Requirements:
- Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
- Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
- Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
- Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.
Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.
