Material Handler - Overnight

Jeld-Wen Inc. • Grinnell, IA

7d

About The Position

The Material Handler replenishes materials using Kanban (JW Production), loads raw material components onto trailers according to schedules, and supplies skins and complementary core as needed. The role transports core to and from the CNC router and keeps raw material bays organized. It also involves loading and unloading trailers and supplying pallets, cardboard, and other production supplies to various areas. Additional duties include basic warehousing, housekeeping, and tasks assigned by the group manager.

The position requires maintaining production flow while handling additional tasks and performing other Interior forklift functions, such as package line and layup work. The handler scans materials in and out of locations, prevents forklift handling damage, and identifies and addresses damaged materials. Daily work includes inspecting the assigned forklift, charging its battery at each break and at the end of the shift, and maintaining a clean warehouse, immediate work area, compactor, dumpsters, forklift, and charger. A 50-pound lifting ability, mandatory pre-shift stretching, required PPE, safety training, and passing written and driving tests are specified.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Pre-shift stretching is mandatory.
• Must use safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
• Must complete standard OSHA and JELD-WEN safety training.
• Must pass written and driving tests.
• Must maintain production flow while taking on additional tasks.
• Must be able to perform all other Interior forklift 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 keep areas supplied 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 forklift functions, including package line and layup work.
• Scan materials in and out of locations.
• Identify and address damaged material and avoid forklift handling 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 and immediate work area, including the compactor and dumpsters.
• Clean and maintain the forklift and charger.
• Perform 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