Material Handler (Forklift Operator) (7pm-7am)

Description

Material Handlers are required to manage raw materials (finished goods as needed) for the
Production Department. They must operate a forklift in a safe manner and work with
production supervisors and machine operators to ensure that all of the equipment's needs are
met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift safely observing all safety rules, utilizing horns, and maintaining proper
  speeds.
• Work as a team player both inside and outside assigned department.
• Follows the direction of Supervisors; follows all procedures.
• Able to prioritize tasks and display a sense of urgency.
• Scan materials in D365 to properly maintain inventory levels.
• Stage all raw materials for orders at production equipment in a timely manner.
• Stretch wrap and stage completed pallets of product correctly.
• Remove all trash from the departments and place in proper container.
• Maintain a clean and organized raw material warehouse.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed or for absenteeism coverage.
• Must satisfactorily complete the forklift training program.
• Willing to train in other areas of the plant.
• Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Qualifications:

• Must have pervious material handling experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

Skills/Competencies:

• Must be able to read, speak, and write English with good interpersonal skills. To include
  reading and comprehending work instructions, safety rules.
• Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations.

Physical Demands: 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

• Forklift/mechanical equipment operation - 100% of the workday
• Requires a combination of sitting, walking, and standing.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

• Environment is typical of a manufacturing area; hearing protection is required due to the high
  noise level.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures depending on the season and area; limited temperature
  regulation is available.
• Presence of complex machinery and equipment; requires awareness of moving parts and
  operational hazards.