Forklift Materials Handler

PROTRANS INTERNATIONAL LLC • Huber Heights, OH

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About The Position

The Forklift Materials Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials in or near a center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site. The role supports BMW in a high-volume warehouse and includes handling inbound and outbound cargo, documenting shipments, and coordinating transportation and special handling requirements. The position is regular full-time manual labor, scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at $17.45 per hour in Romulus/Detroit, Michigan.

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 tens and hundreds, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use scanning equipment.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and using both feet and legs to operate a forklift.
• Ability to hear nearby forklifts, people, and common environmental sounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is desired.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers to move.
• Receive and visually inspect items for identity, quantity, condition, and obvious damage; 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 using 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.
• Ensure shipments are properly identified, marked, and labeled, including special handling instructions.
• Coordinate transportation requirements and special handling issues, and 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 as directed.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and clean the work area, machines, and equipment.
• Conduct daily safety and equipment checks.
• Operate machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and actively work to improve individual and center safety records.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and identify and implement initiatives to improve the performance of the position, team, and company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED