Material Handler/Forklift Operator - C Shift, 11PM-7AM

Avery Dennison • Lowell, IN

83d • $21

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for the movement of material throughout the site. This may include loading/unloading of trailers and movement of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. This role is on C Shift, 11PM-7AM, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate / educate team in a timely manner.
• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.
• Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5+ year's previous material handling experience.
• Solid interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical aptitude and logical problem solving skills.
• Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.
• Be motivated towards productivity, safety and quality improvements.
• Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and knowledgeable about ELS Operating Principles preferred.
• Adaptive, flexible, able to handle ambiguity.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Move material to/from raw, WIP, Finished, Shipping, Receiving, and manufacturing areas.
• Unload/load trucks/tankers with incoming/outgoing materials. Verify materials against receiving/shipping documents.
• Complete appropriate transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.
• Support inventory accuracy: Complete warehouse and departmental cycles counts and correct discrepancies.
• Help manage winding drum and rack inventories.
• Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and other consumable supplies to/from production areas as required.
• Condense warehouse space and maintain good housekeeping.
• Perform all assignments, duties, and tasks in a safe manner following standard procedures and practices. Encourage others to do so. Correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed.
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate department/shift employees to ensure effective operations.
• Lead in the recycling of pallets, cardboard, and scrap materials.
• Support all 5S housekeeping activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Starting hiring rate: $21.58/hr plus $2/hr shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees