Forklift Operator

Mittera Group Inc•Reno, NV

26d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for Forklift Operators to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued, and internal mobility is promoted! In our production facilities, Material Handlers find products on shelves, wrap or package them appropriately, and place them on delivery trucks; they may also take products off of trucks and put them on shelves. Thanks to our material handlers, customer orders can be fulfilled and moved quickly. Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include: Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Policies Short and Long-Term Disability 401K with Company Match Paid Time Off Paid Volunteer Time OfF Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1 - 3 years of previous material management experience preferred
Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and any other lift equipment required for the job (following appropriate training)
Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
Has basic computer skills
Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
Requires near visual acuity
Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Responsibilities

Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks
Reads and understands the job ticket and other special instructions before beginning the assigned job
Obtains and records accurate counts of finished products, goods, and materials to be shipped and for those received
Packs materials in a manner that will ensure delivery without damage, following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications
Identifies contents and number of pieces of shipments on all boxes, cartons, or skids, using proper labeling methods
Checks accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents
Utilizing the shipping system to process shipments, including packages and skids
Scheduling delivery trucks for on-time shipments
All other duties as assigned