Material Handler/Forklift Driver-1st Shift-6:00am-2:00pm

KCC Manufacturing • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company that provides design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial and residential HVAC. The Material Handler supports the Materials Management Department and works independently with minimal supervision. The role involves picking and staging materials for production, using warehouse equipment, and assisting with inventory activities. Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office, picking parts with a scanner, and packing parts for shipment is required. A DOT medical exam is required to drive company vehicles. The position is described as temporary to permanent and is full-time, working eight hours per day, with possible overtime. The first-shift hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The work takes place in a manufacturing environment where loud noises and hot or cold temperatures are possible. The employee must follow established safety policies, including those related to mobile equipment, personal protective equipment, emergency response, HAZCOM, and first-aid response.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma.
• Basic math proficiency, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• At least six months of experience operating a forklift or reach truck.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Experience picking parts using a scanner and packing parts for shipment.
• Some experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• DOT medical exam required to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; bend, stoop, and stand for six to eight hours per day.
• Good visual and spatial perception.
• Must follow established safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of MRP or ERP systems and Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Pick and stage materials for production.
• Pull parts accurately from pick tickets and stage materials for production.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counting as directed.
• Communicate part discrepancies to the Warehouse Lead.
• Work as a team member to help achieve team goals.
• Identify and propose changes to processes that are not working well.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• Nine paid holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• Quarterly rate increases
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) company match
• Monthly accrued vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED