Material Handler - Forklift (1st Shift)
About The Position
The Material Handler - Forklift supports the efficient movement of materials and finished goods throughout the facility. The role is responsible for accurate receiving, inventory management, material delivery, and documentation while following company policies, safety standards, and customer requirements. Working closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams, the Material Handler helps prevent material shortages, maintain inventory accuracy, coordinate materials, and support continuous operations. The position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to operate forklift equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work the first-shift schedule with mandatory overtime as needed.
- Previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
- Knowledge of shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory control processes.
Responsibilities
- Follow company, departmental, quality, and safety policies and procedures.
- Ship customer orders, including scanning labels, loading trucks, completing shipping documentation, and completing ASNs.
- Receive supplier and shuttle materials, stock flow racks, and process UPS and FedEx deliveries.
- Supply production lines using tugger carts and forklifts, ensuring materials are available and shortages are prevented.
- Unload finished goods from production lines and maintain proper inventory locations using FIFO practices.
- Process inventory transactions and shipping documents, including packing lists, bills of lading, and MFG Pro receipts.
- Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and electronic and paper file maintenance.
- Complete service orders and service boxes, and coordinate packaging material requirements.
- Prepare, band, and package finished goods and components for shipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, including waste disposal and recycling activities.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve shipping, delivery, and inventory issues.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
