Material Handler / Forklift Operator

IPL Schoeller•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States. Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com As Material Handler, you will ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution. You will ensure the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area. Maintains inventory by identifying, labelling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages. Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders Mains in-process inventory at work centres by delivering and opening materials and supplies Daily stock counting and ordering items for production Locates and packs materials for shipping Documents materials and records units delivered and location of units Transferring items, finish goods and materials physically and electronically on IT systems Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product Documents product shipment by recording units shipped Operating, cleaning and maintaining forklift trucks (charging and topping water in batteries) Inspection of Finished Goods Labels & Packaging prior to wrapping pallets Operating Central feed, checking alarms, troubleshoot finding issues and solutions Cleaning Central feed area & Filters, Filling materials in Central feed area and on the production floor Removal of Shift Scrap from Production Floor Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean. Open containers, sort, and catalogue materials Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations

Requirements

Forklift certifications – Counterbalance, Reach truck and PPT will be advantageous
1–3 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment
Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
Familiarity with inventory control systems and barcode scanners
Experience with shipping and receiving processes
Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA & other)
Inventory Management Systems - Intermediate
Shipping/Receiving - Intermediate
Forklift Operation - Advanced
Material Handling – Advanced
Basic Math - Intermediate
Adaptable & Solutions focused
Proactive & Results focused
Health & Safety Compliance
Resilience/Problem-solving
Working Cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Background in lean manufacturing or 5S practices is a plus
Background in ERP inventory management systems a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution.
Ensure the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area.
Maintain inventory by identifying, labelling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
Maintain in-process inventory at work centres by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
Perform daily stock counting and ordering items for production.
Locate and pack materials for shipping.
Document materials and record units delivered and location of units.
Transfer items, finish goods and materials physically and electronically on IT systems.
Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
Document product shipment by recording units shipped.
Operate, clean and maintain forklift trucks (charging and topping water in batteries).
Inspect Finished Goods Labels & Packaging prior to wrapping pallets.
Operate Central feed, check alarms, troubleshoot finding issues and solutions.
Clean Central feed area & Filters, Fill materials in Central feed area and on the production floor.
Remove Shift Scrap from Production Floor.
Keep inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean.
Open containers, sort, and catalogue materials.
Learn and adhere to workplace safety regulations.