Material Handler I (Stand-Up Forklift Operator)
NOV Inc.•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Material Handler I is responsible for supporting production operations through the safe movement, storage, staging, and handling of raw materials and finished goods. This role plays a critical part in maintaining material flow throughout the facility to ensure efficient production operations. The ideal candidate will have experience operating stand-up electric forklifts in a manufacturing or production environment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience operating stand-up electric forklifts strongly preferred.
- 1 to 2 years of manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift.
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing or plastics production experience.
- RF scanner experience.
- Forklift certification.
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate stand-up electric forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
- Review and monitor production supplies, including stretch wrap, boxes, trays, colorant, pallets, and other materials.
- Ensure production machines have sufficient material and colorant to support continuous operation.
- Remove completed pallets and finished products from production lines.
- Stretch wrap, label, and stage finished pallets for storage or shipment.
- Utilize pallet jacks and material handling equipment as needed.
- Move finished goods to designated hold or staging locations using RF scanning equipment.
- Inspect forklifts before use and complete required equipment inspections.
- Maintain forklift charging and equalization procedures for electric equipment.
- Transport scrap materials to designated recycling or grinding areas.
- Assist with material changes, color changes, and production preparation activities.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, including removal of cardboard, pallets, and production waste.
- Support inventory accuracy and material tracking activities.
- Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
