Material Handler / Forklift Operator

American Trim•Sidney, OH

About The Position

American Trim is seeking dependable Material Handlers / Forklift Operators to support manufacturing operations. The role safely and efficiently moves raw materials, components, racks, dies, coils and finished goods throughout the facility, helping keep production running. The position operates powered industrial trucks and physically moves materials into, out of and throughout assigned departments, storage locations and work areas. It supports continuous manufacturing operations through timely material supply, accurate inventory transactions, shipping and receiving assistance, equipment inspections and required recordkeeping. The role requires company forklift certification. Employees must successfully complete a drug screening as part of the initial certification process and any required recertification process, in accordance with company policy. Previous forklift or powered industrial truck experience is preferred. American Trim provides on-the-job training and career growth opportunities. This is a first-shift role, with one of two Monday–Thursday schedules: 5:55 AM–4:00 PM or 3:55 AM–2:00 PM. All shifts include overtime as needed, and scheduled hours may flex based on operational needs. Base pay is $17.70 or more per hour depending on experience. The position is performed in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping and receiving areas, with exposure to noise, temperature variations, moving machinery and industrial vehicles. Duties involve frequent forklift operation and mounting and dismounting equipment, extended periods of sitting, standing and walking, and bending, reaching, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing and pulling. Employees frequently handle lightweight materials and may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds on a non-repetitive basis. Required PPE must be worn. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee or asylee) to work in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Ability to successfully complete American Trim's required forklift training and certification; company forklift certification is required.
Successful completion of a drug screening for initial forklift certification and any required recertification, in accordance with company policy.
High school-level reading, writing and basic math skills.
Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn and accurately perform inventory transactions in QAD and other required systems.
Ability to understand inventory locations, part identification and material movement requirements.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools as required.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow established procedures, work instructions and safety requirements.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Ability to prioritize material movement based on production needs.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and dependability.
Ability to frequently operate powered industrial trucks for extended periods and frequently mount and dismount material-handling equipment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk and move throughout production, warehouse, shipping and receiving areas for extended periods.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, turn, twist, push, pull and perform other movements needed to handle and transport materials.
Ability to frequently handle lightweight materials and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds on a non-repetitive basis.
Ability to maintain visual attention and spatial awareness while operating equipment around employees, machinery, racks and other equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE, including eye, hearing, foot and other protective equipment as required.
Ability to work overtime and adjusted hours as required by operational needs.
Unrestricted legal authorization to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift or powered industrial truck operating experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment to move materials throughout the facility.
Move materials into and out of designated rack and storage locations and accurately record inventory movements in QAD or other designated systems.
Monitor and verify inventory accuracy in assigned rack, storage, supporting and staging locations, and assist with physical inventory activities.
Supply production areas with raw materials, components, corrugated materials, containers and other items needed for continuous operations.
Return unused or excess materials to appropriate inventory locations and record the movements accurately.
Move finished goods to inventory, staging or shipping locations and complete required inventory transactions.
Load finished goods and other materials onto trucks as required; unload incoming materials and move them to appropriate locations.
Prepare or assist with shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists and other required shipping records.
Move scrap and waste, including designated hazardous and non-hazardous materials, to specified holding areas or load them for transport according to procedures.
Complete and document daily inspections and preventive maintenance checks on forklifts and material-handling equipment, including applicable charging or fueling, lubrication and safety checks.
Immediately report damaged, unsafe or out-of-service equipment to supervision or appropriate maintenance personnel.
Maintain applicable production, inventory, scrap, downtime, quality, maintenance and other operational records.
Assist with die movement, die setting and job pre-staging as required.
Follow forklift, pedestrian and material-handling safety procedures, including applicable JSA, ESA and ASA requirements.
Perform work in accordance with environmental requirements and instructions from supervision or the Environmental group.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and participate in routine housekeeping.
Communicate material shortages, inventory discrepancies, equipment concerns and other issues that may affect production.
Perform other duties as assigned.