Forklift Materials Handler 5pm -130am

PROTRANS INTERNATIONAL•Romulus, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Materials Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near a center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site. The role supports BMW in a high-volume warehouse and includes receiving, inspecting, handling, storing, and preparing cargo for shipment. The handler uses a forklift and other material-handling equipment, completes shipping and receiving records using scanning equipment and the PTI System, and follows safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including calculations involving American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use scanning equipment.
Forklift certification.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to perform the physical duties, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and using both feet and legs to operate a forklift, as well as both hands and arms.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to hear nearby forklifts, people, and common environmental noises at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers to move.
Receive shipment items and visually inspect their identity, quantity, and condition; check for damage and segregate items requiring special handling.
Open containers as directed by work instructions or a supervisor.
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with a forklift or other handling equipment.
Load materials into carrier vehicles and install strapping, bracing, logistic bars, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Complete receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely according to ProTrans specifications using a scan gun.
Count, weigh, and record the number of units moved or handled in the PTI System, ensuring proper identification.
Mark and label shipments appropriately, including special handling instructions.
Coordinate transportation requirements and special handling issues.
Gather data for reports.
Warehouse and store inbound and outbound cargo awaiting processing or onward movement.
Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles according to work instructions.
Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and clean the work area, machines, and equipment.
Conduct daily safety and equipment checks and follow all safety procedures.
Work to improve individual and center safety records and pursue continuous quality improvement.
Identify and implement continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.
Perform data analysis for trucking loading in a high-volume warehouse.