Lead - Material Handler (Forklift Operator)-3Rd Shift

We have an immediate opportunity for a Material Handler Lead on 3rd shift. In this function, you will move material throughout the plant and warehouse manually or by operating electric powered lifts
Starting Pay: up to $20.00/hour, based on experience with a $0.75 night shift differential
Shifts: 3rd (11:30pm - 8am) with occasional weekends
Our Benefits and Incentives include,

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with 50% company match up to 6%
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance Bonus
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount

Our culture is Customer Focused, Collaborative and Cutting Edge.
And the work environment is,

• Inclusive. We believe in making everyone from all walks of life feel welcome. Individualities are celebrated and everyone feels like they have a place at D&W Fine Pack!
• Full of fun. This is a fun culture where team members don't take themselves too seriously. We are lively with regular social events, and employees interact with each other frequently!
• Welcoming. Employees are more than just coworkers. We treat each other with respect and kindness, and we encourage meaningful interactions between co-workers!

RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately

Task

• Move stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas by hand or other equipment
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material and equipment needs
• Ability to hand build pallets per MO
• Attach identifying labels to containers, and/or mark them with identifying information
• Secure material and products for transport to designated areas by using the stretch-wrapper machine
• Assists other workers with specific tasks as requested
• Manually or mechanically load and unload materials and products from pallets, skids, platforms and trucks

• Unloads and verifies inbound shipments

• Verifies actual quantities as compared to picking list, packing list, BOL, and other WH Operation standard paperwork
• Record numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets or tickets and provided additional reports and documentation as instructed by management
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
• Schedule breaks and lunches
• Mentor and train new employees
• Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies
• Assists other workers with specific chores as requested

Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP's
QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year shipping/receiving, logistics, and clerical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have leadership experience (team, supervisor, etc.)
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Forklift Certification
• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• Moderate computer skills such as Excel, Word, and WMS experience is required
• Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed.