Material Handler ( Forklift Driver )
About The Position
Conner Industries, Inc. is a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor in the industrial lumber, custom wood packaging, and integrated packaging markets. With an outstanding reputation, and over 40 years as an industry leader, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and currently sit at #2 in the U.S. for market share. Best of all, we are growing! Operating a forklift, shipping and receiving, stacking lumber and assisting in other warehouse operations. Provide support to the supply chain by collecting, loading, shipping and receiving warehouse products. Operate technical equipment, optimizing loading and unloading for efficient logistics. Support other warehouse functions to ensure smooth business operation. Actions should ensure a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping, for yourself and co-workers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an indoor and partial outdoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection. The employee is required to wear PPE. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The work environment is structured, and lunches and breaks are regulated. Must notify supervisor or group leader when leaving work area. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.
Requirements
- Forklift experience required.
- Able to read and interpret job orders.
- Able to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and management, and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
- Able to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to such tasks as job order verification.
- Able to use and read a standard and/or metric tape measure.
- Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Must be self-motivated and able to make limited and independent judgments based on given alternatives.
- Able to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Able to interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.
- Must be able to stand 100% of the time.
- Must be able to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls in a fast pace environment.
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear.
- Must be able to use repetitive motions.
- Must regularly lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to focus.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operating a forklift, shipping and receiving, stacking lumber and assisting in other warehouse operations.
- Provide support to the supply chain by collecting, loading, shipping and receiving warehouse products.
- Operate technical equipment, optimizing loading and unloading for efficient logistics.
- Support other warehouse functions to ensure smooth business operation.
- Read and interpret job orders.
- Meet the daily expectations of the supervisor.
- Use good judgment.
- Learn to identify wood species and grade of material.
- Ensure a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping, for yourself and co-workers.
- Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Work in a team environment.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Available.
- 8 paid holidays
- Accrued PTO available at 30 days!
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance
- PTO Accrued Immediately, Available after 30 Days
- 8 Company Paid Holidays
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement Available - Including Many Trade Schools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
