Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Welch Packaging Group•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Welch Packaging is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our team at the 4200 Industrial Blvd facility. This role is responsible for safely operating forklifts to move, locate, load, and unload materials within the warehouse and production areas. The ideal candidate will support efficient operations while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. Welch is a family-owned company that fosters a supportive and team-oriented work environment where employees are treated like extended members of the family. There is a strong sense of loyalty, respect, and pride in our company’s values and long-term success. Communication is more direct and approachable, with leadership accessible and actively involved in day-to-day operations. Employees experience greater recognition for their contributions, as individual efforts are more visible within this smaller organizational structure. Our workplace culture is built on trust, stability, and a shared commitment to quality and customer relationships. We emphasize long-term growth over short-term gains, which create a more secure and consistent work atmosphere. Our environment encourages teamwork and collaboration, with employees supporting one another to achieve common goals. There may also be opportunities for advancement and skill development, especially for individuals who demonstrate dedication and a strong work ethic.With our smaller work environment, we do not retain or tolerate employees that are not a good fit for our culture, work unsafely, or have attendance issues. If any of these sound like you, we would not be a good fit. If you are tired of working with people like this, this is the place to apply.

Requirements

Prior forklift experience required.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to read tape measures and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Strong written and oral communication.
Organization and attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Time management.
Systems analysis.
Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
Critical thinking.
Active learning.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift equipment to company standards.
Unload and load trucks and rail cars as necessary.
Work Safely – report all unsafe conditions and or near misses immediately to your Supervisor.
Report any property damage that occurred while you were on the lift, regardless of how insignificant it may seem.
Maintain a clean work area – keep docks picked up, aisle ways clean and swept, bander area clean and empty trash as required.
Keep all converting equipment lines full, machines should not wait on product.
Able to read and understand the production schedule – keeps Supervisor informed in advance of issues.
Work efficiently, handling bales only once, minimizing any fork lift damage.
Cut and remove banding and dunnage for machines as directed
Operate and maintain fork truck equipment as required.
Perform Fork Lift inspection daily at the beginning of your shift as required by OSHA
Communicate all relevant information to oncoming shift prior to leaving.
Follow all LOTO procedures for loading and unloading trailers.
Process, tag, and store incoming raw materials as required.
Inspects all incoming and outgoing product and supplies and document for defects.
Inventory and organize finished products.
Perform all documentation as assigned, i.e. load verification form.
Shred waste materials – be sure to properly weigh and identify load.
Operate plant PC’s and appropriate systems to complete assigned tasks.
Enter Maintenance Work Requests– for Safety, Scheduled and Unscheduled tasks as needed.
Rework any bales or pallets of finished goods that have been spilled or are potentially unsafe.
Work with other Fork Lift drivers as a team and communicate accordingly.
Follow plant procedures on tracking waste bales; place all quarantined product into quarantine area.
Other tasks as assigned.