Material Handler – 1st Shift

CJK Group, Inc. • Grand Rapids, MI

96d

About The Position

Sheridan is a family of innovators and doers who are a part of something far greater than themselves. We value the craft and art of printing and the processes used to create and distribute the world’s content. We care about each other, support each other, and provide every opportunity for training, growth, and developments. We work hard, we have fun, and we are proud of what we do. Be part of something greater. Your career awaits…join us!

Requirements

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in Material Handling position.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend simple instructions, job tickets, memos, workplace and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must follow explicit orders and job specifications.
• Ability to add, subtract, and count accurately.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.
• Good communication skills, strong organizational skills, and team player with pleasant attitude.
• Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with personal computers, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Requires a hi-lo license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous industrial truck experience preferred.
• Ability to work with the following tools or machinery: Scale, Banding machine, Stretch Wrapper, Label Printer, Hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver carton inventory and supply to bindery.
• Deliver signatures to storage.
• Managing inventory/record keeping.
• Receive and manage returned product.
• Backup in the Bindery Department.
• Backup running and maintaining both bailer and vacuum system.
• Backup in keeping the pallets, gaylord, and boards stocked in the plant; when necessary cut new boards.
• Complies with all safety regulations and work rules.
• Performs general housekeeping in working area.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.
• Operate stand-up and/or sit-down industrial trucks to move materials to the appropriate manufacturing areas safely without damage.
• Responsible for industrial truck safety as well as completion of daily industrial truck inspections sheets.
• Perform all functions of material handling including, but not limited to, Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse and work in process (WIP).
• Communicate with Supervisor as needed.
• Be sure all waste is disposed of properly.
• Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of industrial truck.
• Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.
• Keep area safe and clean.
• Perform end of shift duties leaving equipment ready for oncoming shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Job training
• Career advancement
• College tuition up to $5,250 per year
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Competitive compensation
• Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
• Telehealth – convenient and no cost
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid short term disability
• FSA Health and Dependent Care savings accounts
• HSA Health saving account
• EAP program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees