Material Handler

Boyd•Elkhart, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Boyd Corporation is seeking to add a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Material Handler. Working at Boyd isn’t your usual manufacturing experience. This role is designed for someone who prefers an intellectual challenge above and beyond the day-to-day physical tasks. This is a full-time position which also includes, Competitive Benefits Package Weekly Attendance Bonus In a nutshell, our Material Handlers are responsible for moving product and material to and from the production lines, as well as accurately storing product in the warehouse. Our products are packaged on skids that may be longer than most and in tight quarters, so the ideal candidate will have both swing mast and traditional forklift experience.

Requirements

Prior forklift experience required.
Strong communication and documentation skills - written and verbal.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift, which may include: bending, twisting, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Knowledge of common techniques for material handling
Previous manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift in a safe manner around people, warehouse racking, and production equipment.
Complete planning requirements ahead of schedule.
Pull and assemble skids and stage material to supply the production lines, as needed.
Supply packaging supplies and/or raw materials to the end of the production lines.
Use handheld scanner to properly add/remove product and/or move/consume raw material to ensure company systems are accurate.
Use small hand tools to prepare skids for warehouse storage.
Transfer skids, 4FT - 20FT long, and place in the appropriate location without damaging skid, product, or racking.
Weigh product between production orders, as needed.
Move peripheral production equipment safely and as directed by team members and supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.