Forklift Operator/ Material Handler

Challenge Manufacturing • Walker, MI

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator/Material Handler provides internal and external customers with the correct products, delivered on time and to the proper location, while ensuring inventory levels are accurate and maintained. The role safely operates liquefied-gas or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices. The operator moves and positions loads, unloads and stacks materials, supplies workers with materials, weighs and records materials or products, and recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tanks.

The position follows applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements; participates in required training and auditing activities; supports continuous improvement; and stops work and contains suspect or defective material when appropriate. It is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the company’s Walker, Michigan plant. Early arrival, late stays, or weekend work may occasionally be needed to meet customer needs and deadlines. The role may require work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to stand for 8–10 hours per day and perform the position’s essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform duties safely and effectively, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
• Able to work full time, up to 12 hours per day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to drive safely.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates high standards of performance, accountability, thoroughness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity.
• Able to take responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes; use feedback to improve; and approach change constructively.
• Works with urgency to meet customer needs and collaborates positively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous material-handling work experience.
• Previous Hilo driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and external customers with proper product delivered on time and to the correct location.
• Ensure inventory levels are accurate and maintained.
• Safely operate a liquefied-gas or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices.
• Comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Participate in needs analysis and scheduled training and educational programs.
• Participate in requested independent objective audits and support continuous improvement activities.
• Stop work when appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to prevent further processing.
• Drive the truck and control the movement of its lifting apparatus using levers and pedals.
• Position forks, platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loads, or connect tow trucks to trailer hitches, and transport loads to designated areas.
• Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Recharge batteries or replace liquefied gas tanks.
• Move within own or other work areas to support plant flow.
• Rotate through job responsibilities and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform them effectively.
• Work collaboratively, share information and knowledge, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Attend work as scheduled, ensure coverage when absent, take timely breaks and lunches, and use time wisely.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): annual company shares for employee-owners that provide an additional retirement benefit and share in the company’s success.

What This Job Offers

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