Material Handler / Forklift Operator

American Trim•Sidney, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Trim is seeking dependable Material Handlers / Forklift Operators to support our manufacturing operations. This position plays an important role in keeping production running by safely and efficiently moving raw materials, components, racks, dies, coils and finished goods throughout the facility. If you have forklift experience, a strong commitment to safety and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Previous forklift/powered industrial truck operating experience preferred.
Ability to successfully complete American Trim's required forklift training and certification.
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.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and dependability.
Forklift Certification: This position 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.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
American Trim does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift/powered industrial truck operating experience

Responsibilities

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