Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Cannon Industries • Rochester, NY

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Cannon Industries, a global company headquartered in Rochester, New York, is a leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricator in the contract manufacturing industry. Known for unsurpassed quality standards, Cannon Industries utilizes computer-controlled processes, experienced operators, and strict quality control procedures to maintain its competitive edge. The company holds QS:9000, ISO:9002, and TS:16949 certifications and operates as a drug, smoke, and alcohol-free environment. This role performs duties of an expediting nature, ensuring timely processing and shipment of parts and production according to schedules and priorities. The position requires close follow-up on operational details and communication with supervision regarding work in progress. The Material Handler/Forklift Operator will also collaborate with clerical, engineering, and supervisory personnel to resolve problems related to material procurement, parts scheduling, dispatching, assembly, inspection, and shipment.

Requirements

• Entry level, high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-year manufacturing knowledge and/or production control experience
• QA inspection experience helpful
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Must be Forklift Certified

Responsibilities

• Provide material support to work centers.
• Pull kits of raw materials for work orders and issue them to work centers.
• Stage job materials to be shipped for outside operations.
• Move in-process materials between work centers, QA, and shipping/receiving to efficiently facilitate production and finished goods availability.
• Assure conformance to all materials handling, identification, and storage policies.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Assist in performing all inventory transactions on the computer system.
• Assist in performing shipping and receiving activities and preparation of related paperwork.
• Recommend continuous improvement actions for improving work processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED