Material Handler (Stand Up Forklift Operator)

CLARK Material Handling Company • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

CLARK Material Handling Company is seeking a Material Handler to safely move parts and materials for receiving functions and to support production lines and other assigned areas. The role includes warehouse operations such as inventory transfers, picking and putting away material, delivering inventory, and keeping production lines stocked. The handler may operate a stand-up narrow-aisle order picker, sit-down forklift, and other material-handling equipment, and may help load and unload trailers. Assignments may include shipping, receiving, kitting, line-side bins, production-line support, and material delivery.

The position requires accurate processing and verification of incoming material and inventory transactions, use of a computerized inventory system, completion of reports and paperwork, and maintenance of organized stocking and work areas. The Material Handler is expected to follow safety and company policies, perform equipment checks, support just-in-time inventory needs, participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 2–4 years of related experience in material handling, warehousing, shipping, or receiving.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience operating a stand-up order picker.
• Ability to handle a high volume and mix of assignments daily.
• Good interpersonal skills and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to move parts and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move and process materials and inventory.
• Pick material from multiple locations to support production lines.
• Complete and verify inventory transfers, identifying relevant project, order, part, quantity, purchase order, and material information.
• Keep line-side bins stocked and replenish low or empty bins as needed.
• Receive and process material and parts; verify incoming material against packing lists and orders.
• Unload, unchock, unpack, separate, identify, inspect, count, sort, deliver, or put away materials in designated areas.
• Use computerized inventory systems to search locations and enter, retrieve, and understand inventory data.
• Identify inventory transfer errors and take appropriate corrective action.
• Complete related reports and paperwork, file records, and perform daily reporting and analysis as required.
• Maintain and report inventory levels to meet just-in-time requirements; perform physical inventory as needed.
• Maintain neat, organized stocking areas and workspaces, and dispose of recyclable products appropriately.
• Complete OSHA-required daily forklift safety and maintenance checklists and ensure equipment is safe and safely operated.
• Follow company safety, housekeeping, and work-performance policies and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in the 5S program and continuous improvement activities and initiatives.
• Support warehouse and production operations in assigned areas, including shipping, receiving, kitting, line-side bins, and material delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

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