Material Handler

Jeld-Wen Inc. • Grinnell, IA

5d

About The Position

The Material Handler uses Kanban (JW Production) to replenish materials and supports production by loading raw material components onto trailers according to schedules. The role supplies skins and complementary core as needed, transports core to and from the CNC router, and keeps raw material bays organized. It also involves loading and unloading trailers and supplying production areas with pallets, cardboard, and other production supplies. Basic warehousing, housekeeping, and other duties assigned by the group manager are part of the role.

The position requires maintaining production flow while handling additional tasks and being capable of performing other Interior fork truck functions, including package line and layup work. The handler scans materials in and out of locations, identifies and addresses material damage, and is expected to avoid forklift handling damage. Daily forklift inspections, charging the battery at every break and at the end of the shift, and cleaning and maintaining the forklift, charger, warehouse, and related areas are required. Safety requirements include being fit for duty, lifting up to 50 pounds, mandatory pre-shift stretching, required PPE, standard OSHA and JELD-WEN safety training, and passing written and driving tests.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must complete mandatory pre-shift stretching.
• Must wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
• Must complete standard OSHA and JELD-WEN safety training.
• Must pass written and driving tests.
• Must be able to maintain production flow while performing additional tasks.
• Must be able to perform all other Interior fork truck functions, including package line and layup.
• Must scan materials in and out of locations.
• Zero forklift handling damage is expected; must be able to identify and address material damage.

Responsibilities

• Replenish materials using Kanban (JW Production).
• Load raw material components onto trailers according to schedules.
• Supply skins and complementary core as needed; transport core to and from the CNC router and keep raw material bays in order.
• Load and unload trailers and supply production areas with pallets, cardboard, and other production supplies.
• Perform basic warehousing, housekeeping, and other duties assigned by the group manager.
• Maintain production flow while taking on additional tasks.
• Perform other Interior fork truck functions, including package line and layup work.
• Scan materials in and out of locations and identify and address material damage.
• Complete a daily inspection of the forklift being used.
• Charge the forklift battery at every break and at the end of the shift.
• Maintain a clean warehouse, including the immediate work area, compactor, and dumpsters.
• Clean and maintain the forklift and charger.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the group manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages, typically including medical and dental coverage, generous leave policies, and a retirement program; specific benefits may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed