Forklift Material Handler

I K I MANUFACTURING CO LLC•Edgerton, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Receiving Forklift Operator! Are you a safety-conscious professional with a passion for keeping things moving? We’re looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to become an essential part of our fast-paced, energetic, 1st shift warehouse team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to join a company that values your expertise, we want to hear from you! Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm Summary: The Forklift Material Handler is responsible for safe and accurante receiving, recording, tagging and put away of components. This position will also assist with maintaining accurate inventory through cycle counting.

Requirements

Lifting items between 25 and 50 pounds required
2-4 years in a forklift material handling position.
Ability to operate at heights up to 50 feet required
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time required
Team Player with strong oral and written communication skills in English, who adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation and deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dedicated to completing the daily tasks required, both directed and implied
Ability to move materials within the warehouse both physically and systematically
Sense of urgency – act with the realization that efficiency is vital to success
Highly collaborative – collaboration is the fuel of our business, whether it is between employees, departments or customers.
Good cross function communication skills
Knowledgeable on safety practices, OSHA requirements and 5S best practices
Understanding of production work orders/ internal/external inventory transfers in high volume warehouse environment
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle stressful situations with perseverance and professionalism
Proven ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with both internal partners and external clients

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a sit-down/and/or stand-up forklift (gas or electric) safely, and for following all safety policies and procedures.
Safe unload of trucks per the Open Dock scheudle.
Accurately inspect, record, and tag incoming pallets.
Regularly review schedule board to ensure knowledge of current and future work orders.
Accurately deliver components to staging area.
Accurately following the procedure to record on staging paperwork components that have been moved during work order production.
Complete inventory transfer sheets when moving any components from warehouse to warehouse; warehouse to production lines, or Returns from Production Lines.
Ensure Returns are properly tagged with IKI label and/or certified count sticker if required and delivered to designated Returns location in Warehouse unless otherwise directed.
Return all dunnage to warehouse designated dunnage location unless otherwise directed – must ensure proper banding and separation by can supplier.
Carefully remove scrap cans via forklift dumper attachment to open top dumpster separated by steel and aluminum.
Communicating in a positive manner via radio/ or in person with Line Supervisor/ and or Line Material Handler.
Moving Finished Goods to Finished Goods Warehouse.
Communicating to Warehouse Manager about any noted shortages or issues with the Lines.
Effectively practice and promote positivity and teamwork in all duties.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
Maintain good housekeeping in area and adhere to Company Safety Policies.