Material Handler I - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Wilmington, OH

15h

About The Position

A Materials Handler I (Forklift Driver I) is responsible for storing, moving, and handling materials. Working as a materials handler doesn't require formal education but does entail extensive on-the-job training. A materials handler has a very structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Each job is planned in detail and safety issues are addressed before a job begins.

Requirements

Able to communicate and take direction from the lead and/or the supervisor.
A high school diploma or GED certification and be at least 18 years of age, required.
Previous Materials handling experience required.
Must be forklift certified within 90 days.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs. Must be able to “side shift” and have worked with stand-up forklifts and extended forks.

Responsibilities

Stage product for use.
Maintain inventory controls.
Powered Industrial Truck certified.
Feed the lines.
Follows all safety procedures and regulations including wearing special protective gear and disposing of materials as regulated by law.
Follows direction and communicates clearly.
Physically moves materials and uses heavy equipment to move materials on a regular basis.
Contribute to Hearthside daily inbound and outbound operations – Shipping/Receiving
Operate forklifts to pick, replenish, shuttle and load/unload orders.
May count weigh or record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
Ensure safe work environment
Other duties as assigned.