Checker - Loader

Amrize•Franklin, IN

About The Position

The Checker/Loader operates material-handling equipment, including propane and/or electric forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks, to move materials and reorganize storage. The position also performs general work-area maintenance and cleanup. Duties are labor-intensive and repetitive, involve applying and developing basic skills, and are carried out under direct supervision using detailed verbal and/or written instructions. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience operating propane and/or electric forklifts safely in congested areas.
Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes and think conceptually.
Reliability and ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude, and remain calm in stressful situations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills when working with a diverse population.
Tolerance for repetitive work in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs change and, when required, outside normal business hours.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, meet deadlines, and work well under high-pressure situations.
Ability to differentiate colors and shades of colors.

Responsibilities

Follow company policies, including safety requirements and use of personal protective equipment.
Examine incoming and outgoing materials and compare shipments with manifests, invoices, orders, or other records to verify accuracy.
Distribute materials to production areas, move finished goods to shipping, and check material-movement transactions for accurate part numbers, quantities, and locations.
Prepare work orders, bills of lading, shipping orders, and other documents to route materials, and determine loading procedures for shipment modes.
Record shipment data, including weight, charges, space availability, damages, and discrepancies, for reporting and record keeping.
Work with the team to resolve damaged-product, shortage, and quality non-conformance discrepancies.
Load and unload containers, flatbeds, and other transportation used for Malarkey materials.
Operate a lift truck in the yard, moving materials and following FIFO procedures.
Stage and organize pallets in the yard and perform light quality control to ensure products go to the correct areas.
Clean and maintain the work area and keep storage areas orderly and efficient; handle materials and equipment to minimize damage and injury.
Assist and direct drivers navigating the yard for loading and unloading.
Participate in yard projects as assigned by a lead or supervisor.
Communicate with company departments about product and inventory levels.
Participate in finished-goods inventory counting one Saturday per month.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.