Material Handler 1st Shift

Forte Opening Solutions•Thorofare, NJ

About The Position

A Material Handler safely and efficiently moves materials within production and warehouse areas and loads and unloads trucks. The role operates stand-up and sit-down forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, and packaging and wrapping equipment while balancing safety, efficiency, and quality. Material Handlers accurately handle raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. The position reports directly to the Materials Manager, Supervisor, or Lead. There are five levels for Material Handler roles, determined by knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, with corresponding pay scales. The position includes production operations, quality activities, and safety and efficiency responsibilities. The shift is 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pay range is $19.50–$23.50.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
Ability to use a tape measure, caliper, or other measuring tools.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to operate packaging, wrapping, or other equipment related to shipping products.
Proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
Ability to visually inspect, read, and verify detailed data, documents, or equipment outputs on a screen or paper.
Ability to perceive and comprehend auditory information or verbal instructions during meetings and phone calls.
Ability to document, compose, and convey clear information and accurate notes in writing.
Ability to stand for long periods in a production environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
Ability to bend, twist, or stoop to move products or operate equipment.
Ability to push or pull materials to load or unload them.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing and warehousing environments.
Experience reading and interpreting prints, packing lists, and bills of lading.
Experience in wood or metal production environments.

Responsibilities

Perform and document pre- and post-operation machine inspections.
Follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures for routine tasks.
Plan and evaluate occasional non-routine tasks and observe safety precautions.
Handle door slabs to stage production work and truck loads, and unload incoming inventory using manual and lift-assisted methods.
Sort and stack doors for inbound or outbound staging in production.
Use pneumatic, mechanical, electric, and hand tools to perform tasks.
Maintain excellent housekeeping and a neat, orderly work environment.
Perform and document regular quality checks, including First Article Inspections and other SOP-driven methods.
Reject and remove quality defects from production to prevent defective products from reaching customers.
Collaborate with leaders and peers on proactive quality suggestions and concerns.
Follow all safety protocols.
Maximize machine utilization and handle materials efficiently by following best practices and exercising self-discipline.
Perform other production-, inventory-, or materials-related tasks as assigned.