Material Handler and Line Support - Hodges (M-F 7am-3pm)

Greenwood Fabricating And Plating LLC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Hodges by moving material to designated areas to be plated and assisting lines with loading and unloading activities as needed. This position will also be responsible for efficiently loading and unloading trucks, moving other materials to and from storage areas, completing any necessary documentation, and assisting production staff in properly packaging plated materials as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent as well as minimum of 1-3 years of applicable experience in an industrial environment, forklift experience required.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to read and understand work orders, follow instructions and adhere to safety guidelines.
Attention to detail, to ensure accurate counts and keep correct and consistent documentation.
Ability to work efficiently in a non-climate controlled, fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team.
Ability to lift to 70 pounds at frequent intervals.
This job requires standing, stooping, and bending to complete tasks more than 50% of the time.
Must be able to stay in a stationary or seated position while operating a forklift up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

Move raw materials and finished products between different areas of the manufacturing plant.
Clean and maintain material handling equipment and storage areas to ensure they are safe and operational.
Collaborate with the production team to plan and schedule material movements and ensure materials are staged in a timely manner for production.
Assist production staff in loading and unloading materials and packaging finished materials as time allows or when it is necessary to complete an order to be sent on a truck.
Follow all safety guidelines and wear personal protective equipment while handling or moving materials and while operating a forklift.
Identify opportunities to improve material handling processes and reduce waste and suggest solutions to supervisors.
Uphold quality and ethical standards in all interactions with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
Assist with special projects and assignments as assigned by department supervisor.
Be knowledgeable of how production jobs run so that line lead has backup support.
Relieves associates for scheduled breaks.