Material Handler-3rd shift
About The Position
The Material Handler provides internal and external customers with the proper product, delivered on time to the proper location, while ensuring inventory levels are accurate and maintained. The role involves safely operating a liquefied-gas or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as a forklift, and supporting plant material flow. This position is at the company’s plant in Holland, Michigan, on third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The job description also states that the employee must be able to work full time, up to 12 hours per day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
- One month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
- Ability to work full time, up to 12 hours per day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to drive safely.
- Strong organizational skills.
- High standards of performance; accountability for actions, results, and mistakes; thoroughness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity.
- Ability to resolve conflict constructively, listen, stay focused on issues, monitor progress, and maintain positive relationships.
- Ability to use feedback to improve performance and work relationships.
- Necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job and maintain job-related knowledge and skills.
- Ability to approach change constructively and view it as a learning opportunity.
- Collaborative approach, including looking for the good in others and sharing information and knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- Previous material handling work experience.
- Previous Hilo driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with the job.
- Participate in needs analysis and attend and complete scheduled training and educational programs.
- Participate in independent objective auditing activities when requested and support continuous improvement activities.
- Stop work on processes as appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to prevent further processing.
- Operate an industrial truck by using levers and pedals to drive and control lifting equipment.
- Position forks, platforms, or other lifting devices around loads and transport them to designated areas; connect tow trucks to trailer hitches when needed.
- Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
- Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
- Load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
- Recharge batteries or replace liquefied-gas tanks.
- Move within or between work areas to support plant flow and rotate through job responsibilities.
- Maintain attendance as scheduled, ensure coverage when absent, take timely breaks and lunches, and use time wisely.
- Work urgently to meet customer needs and collaborate with others by sharing information and knowledge.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): annual company shares for employee-owners as an additional retirement benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
