Material Handler - First Shift
About The Position
Amorim Cork Solutions is hiring a Material Handler / Forklift Operator for its first-shift team in Trevor, Wisconsin. Reporting to the Material Handler Supervisor, this role supports production, prepares orders for shipment, and maintains organized, accurate inventory in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The position involves operating a forklift through narrow aisles and tight spaces and using other material-handling methods to move materials throughout the plant. Within the first 90 calendar days, the employee must demonstrate competency in warehouse work instructions assigned by the supervisor, including procedures for product identification, inspections, process control, and handling nonconforming materials. Additional equipment-specific lockout/tagout certification may be required if assigned. The role involves frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds and occasional handling of heavier loads up to 100 pounds. Assistance or appropriate material-handling equipment should be used for heavier loads, particularly when lifting more than 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely maneuver a forklift through narrow aisles and tight spaces.
- Understanding of inventory control and accurate recordkeeping.
- Ability to read work instructions, shipping documents, and material-handling forms.
- Ability to accurately record codes, numbers, and quantities.
- A dependable, safety-focused approach and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to qualify for and maintain company-required forklift authorization, including periodic written and driving tests.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle loads up to 100 pounds; assistance or appropriate material-handling equipment should be used for heavier loads, particularly above 50 pounds.
- Ability to demonstrate competency in assigned warehouse work instructions within the first 90 calendar days.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of forklift experience and current forklift certification.
- SAP experience.
Responsibilities
- Move raw materials, supplies, finished goods, and other items throughout the plant using a forklift and other material-handling methods.
- Safely navigate narrow aisles and tight spaces while remaining aware of pedestrians, equipment, and surrounding materials.
- Load and unload trucks, semi-trailers, and ocean freight containers.
- Prepare inventory and production items for shipment, including manually packing and handling materials, boxes, and packages.
- Maintain the assigned warehouse area or product inventory.
- Compare incoming materials against packing slips and verify paperwork for outgoing shipments.
- Accurately record material transfers, inventory transactions, product codes, and quantities.
- Communicate shipment discrepancies and paperwork concerns to the appropriate team member.
- Perform routine forklift inspections and report equipment concerns.
- Follow work instructions, safety requirements, and applicable Quality Management System procedures.
- Keep work areas organized and work cooperatively with teammates to meet daily needs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate competency within the first 90 calendar days in assigned warehouse work instructions, including procedures for product identification, inspections, process control, and handling nonconforming materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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