Material Handler

Flex-N-Gate • Royal Oak, MI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry. The Forklift Driver works with the Supervisor coordinating daily warehouse/dock activities, including housekeeping. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor. Reads and follows work instructions. Drives an industrial forklift equipped with lifting devices to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products and materials on and off trailers, as well as in the warehouse and production.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to safely operate Forklift equipment required.
• Flex N Gate Forklift re-certification is required.
• Must be able to lift, twist, bend, squat, climb, stand and walk continuously in close, confined surroundings, as well as tolerate fumes and noise.
• Demonstrate a good Attendance record; should be 2.0 or better.
• Must be able to work mandatory OT as required 6-7 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Hilo driving experience preferred due to time constraints in shipment requirements to customer.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in Forklift/Material Handling preferred.
• 1+ year experience in the Automotive Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ascend or descend from the vehicle to adjust the forks, inspect the load to be moved and operate levers or other devices to complete the assigned tasks.
• Drive in reverse when vision is blocked.
• Inspect the vehicle for proper operating conditions, report deficiencies and operate the vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Pass appropriate physical examination when required.
• Satisfactorily pass a written and operating examination.
• Understand and be able to read an order sheet (pick sheet).
• Deliver correct containers to storage area without disrupting production.
• Place finished goods in proper area.
• Verify containers are empty and remove labels prior to sending back to suppliers.
• Communicate with truck drivers as needed.
• Report any equipment issues to active supervisor or manager.
• Stop the process in event of nonconformity.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand FIFO and the 7-point inspection process for C-TPAT.
• Knowledge of loading weight onto trailer, including weight distribution, stack ability, organization of parts best suited for transit.
• Knowledge of trailer alignment for wide rack loads; and verify safety chocks are in place and operation of the dock plates.
• Work within a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

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