Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Job Summary
We are in need of a 12-hour material handler for our main production facility. This position supports the production lines by brining raw materials to the machines and taking away finished products. This involves the use of a regular forklift, box clamp and roll clamps

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a variety of material handling equipment such as fork lifts, clamp lifts, box clamps, etc.
• Monitor material levels on machines and deliver materials in a timely manner.
• Issue correct raw materials, finishing supplies, and recycle/waste receptacles to production machines without damaging the materials.
• Monitor finished product on machines, and remove without damage to warehouse or load directly onto truck.
• Store finished product in proper warehouse bay.
• Remove and store unused raw materials and finishing supplies during product changes on the machine.
• Load/unload raw materials or finished goods from semi trucks.
• Accurately complete material handlers recording sheets for quantities, grades, waste and item numbers.
• Empties recycle bins from machines and operates waste baler.
• Operates shrink wrap machines.
• Removes and bands large cores from parent rolls.
• Notifies semi drivers of full trucks.
• Supplies skids to machines.
• Required to stack raw materials and finished goods safely to heights of 20 or more feet.
• Changes batteries or propane cylinders on lift trucks as necessary.
• Maintains a clean work area by manually picking up waste paper and other material.
• Bales or stretch wraps waste materials.
• Stacks product cases that have been knocked over or are uneven.
• Responds to requests from machine operators and others.
• Fill in for other Material Handlers and Forklift Operators, as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse distribution, order picking, or materials handling roles.
• Valid forklift certification and experience operating forklifts, cranes, clamp trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards related to warehouse operations and heavy equipment operation.
• Mechanical knowledge related to maintenance or troubleshooting of heavy equipment is a plus.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners for inventory tracking.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) regularly throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills for order accuracy.
• Prior experience in shipping & receiving or construction environments is advantageous.

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person