Material Handler
About The Position
JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD), founded in 1960, is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminium windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodelling of residential homes and non-residential buildings. Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples’ workplaces, homes and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives. We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school education and one year of factory-related experience in shipping and receiving or forklift operation.
- Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
- Licensed forklift truck operator.
Responsibilities
- Operating propane and electric forklift vehicles to transport material throughout the warehouse and production areas.
- Follow all safety rules and instructions while operating hi-lo
- Perform start of shift preventative maintenance inspection on hi-lo
- Operate hi-lo throughout warehouse and production area to move raw and finished product to designated areas
- Use utility knife to assist in unpackaging of raw materials and product
- Lift heavy product (50 plus lbs.) multiple times per shift; perform and assist in team lift when product exceeds 50 lbs.
- Perform visual inspections of material prior to loading into semi-trucks and box trucks
- Check shipping label for correct customer name, size, style and handing material prior to loading into trucks
- Assist in staging inventory and raw material
Benefits
- medical & dental
- generous leave policies
- retirement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
