Material Handler - Forklift Operator

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC•Lexington, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

MasterBrand is seeking a Material Handler - Forklift Operator to join their manufacturing team. This role involves operating a forklift to move materials, assisting with inventory management, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires in-person attendance and adherence to all safety protocols within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

In-person attendance.
Ability to work safely and productively with a focus on leadership.
Demonstrated competence in required math skills and accurate use of tape measure.
Forklift certification and experience.
Demonstrated ability to navigate Friedman systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, problem solve, and provide solutions to inventory problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead production and actively support department initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and resolve issues with internal vendors, customers, associates, and supervisors in an effective and positive manner.
Ability to maintain production goals, including flexible hours as required.
Maintain positive attitude, teamwork, and cooperation.
Read, write, comprehend and carry out all written and verbal departmental instructions.
Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work area, giving safety of self and others a priority.
Follow all established safety practices and procedures, including reading and understanding material and safety data sheets, lockout policy, and entanglement policy.
Meet, maintain, or exceed quality standards.
Wear common protective or safety equipment such as vests, safety shoes, glasses etc.
Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.

Nice To Haves

MasterBrand Cabinets powered industrial equipment certification to include industrial forklift and aerial platform

Responsibilities

Drives forklift to move product and materials when required.
Provides on-the-job training and back-up coverage in key areas as needed.
Assists in maintaining inventory accuracy, completion, and reconciliation of purchase orders.
Conducts and audits cycle counts.
Assists supervisor with special projects.
Research production issues and expedite product as necessary.
Follows and promote safety initiatives and assist in development of safety programs.
Supports Continuous Improvement by participating in and sustaining the MasterBrand Way.
Supports, maintains, and sustains 6S initiatives.
Complete and retain MasterBrand Cabinets powered industrial equipment certification to include industrial forklift and aerial platform (required).
Train new associates and/or cross-train associates.
Update HxH or communication boards as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.