Loader, Forklift operator

Leer Group • Elkhart, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and accurate preparation, loading, securing, and documentation of finished truck caps and related products for shipment to customers and distribution locations. This position performs loading operations, installs clamps and securing devices, builds shipping crates as required, and completes product mapping and shipment verification activities to ensure products are properly identified, protected, and routed. The Transportation Associate verifies product quality and shipment accuracy prior to loading, operates material handling equipment in a safe manner, and ensures all transportation procedures comply with LEER Group safety, quality, and shipping standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to efficiency and product protection. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products are delivered safely, accurately, and on time while maintaining customer satisfaction and supporting overall operational success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Participate in annual training for Hazardous Waste Recycling and fire safety.
• Familiarity with the current system of paint processing used.
• Ability to read and verbally communicate in English.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision ability required includes close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Respirator certification is mandatory.
• Safety glasses are required at all times in the production environment.
• Highest standard of ethics in all business dealings.
• Familiarity with LEER GROUP’s critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct.
• Familiarity with the company’s safety program and compliance to the safety policy always.
• Never walk past an unsafe act.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to efficiency and product protection.

Responsibilities

• Safe and accurate preparation, loading, securing, and documentation of finished truck caps and related products for shipment.
• Performs loading operations.
• Installs clamps and securing devices.
• Builds shipping crates as required.
• Completes product mapping and shipment verification activities.
• Verifies product quality and shipment accuracy prior to loading.
• Operates material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Ensures all transportation procedures comply with LEER Group safety, quality, and shipping standards.

What This Job Offers

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