Material Handler - Forklift Driver

Overview

The Materials Handler will transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations.
• Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information.
• Reviews shipments for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Confirms shipping details or special instructions; expedites shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
• Transports and loads materials, supplies, and finished goods (manually and/or using hand trucks and skids).
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Securing loads to machine before transportation.
• When problems arise, resolves issues with contractors or vendors.
• Manages inventory by utilizing RFGen scanning equipment.
• Identifies and reporting workplace safety hazards.
• Maintains cleanliness of assigned area and surrounding areas.
• Works closely with leaders and other employees in a team environment.
• Must obtain valid fork truck license and certification within first 30 days of employment.
• Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Follows all Great Dane safety requirements when transporting loads and otherwise.
• Ensures fork truck safety inspection sheet is completed on a daily basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

 

STANDARDS: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform to the following Process, Quantity and Quality Standards:

• Employee must be able to accurately read a tape measure.
• Employee must be able to remember how to perform multiple tasks from day to day.
• Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description.
• Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies.
• The employee must perform the assigned tasks in a manner in which they meet or exceed the required production level.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential functions and skills listed below:

• 1-2 years of previous fork truck experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous experience working with a scan gun preferred.
• Ability to work with hands.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to follow instructions, given either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good math skills.
• Efficient time management skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-10 hours a day. Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push and pull.
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) multiple times daily in an 8 to 10 hour shift.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
• The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employees must wear all mandated PPE which includes at least protection for the eyes, ears, hands, head, body and feet.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME