Material Handler Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Auburn, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates forklift to receive, deliver, and otherwise move materials between and throughout two adjacent manufacturing buildings (North and South). Primary task is to receive orders from production lines and deliver requested materials and uses forklift to unload incoming cargo containers and move materials around the facility. Also must assist in month-end counting, accuracy verification and in maintaining the accuracy of inventory records.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED.
No experience required.
Ability to read, write and speak simple English as appropriate to a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to read production tags, production paperwork, safety warning labels and signs.
Must be able to verbally communicate with coworkers, leads and supervisor regarding the production process and safety related information.
Ability to read a tape measure to the 1/16th inch and use a chart to convert it to a decimal.
Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations.
Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, physically demonstrated or diagrammed form.
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Ability to prioritize work tasks according to production requirements.
Knowledge of all safety practices and procedures.
Broad knowledge of production line positions, products and procedures.
Must possess common sense, positive attitude, demonstrate excellent attendance and perform effectively under stress.
Must be quality and safety conscious, and a team player.
Must be able to work quickly with product.
Ability to turn on/off forklift.
Ability to manipulate the forklift steering wheel, gears, levers and foot pedals simultaneously to effectively operate the forklift.
Knowledge of forklift control functions (four function lever, brake/clutch combination).
Ability to operate the forklift while visually scanning the environment (able to operate forklift without having to look at controls).
Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to concentrate for sustained periods.
Must have good communication skills and be able to interact with people.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds maximum for short distances.

Responsibilities

Supports production lines by communicating with the last shift to determine order sequence and completion.
Receives order paperwork, incoming radio calls, or in-person requests for materials.
Reviews orders and/or writes down verbal order information.
Obtains materials from North building (supply area) and extrusion warehouse.
Delivers materials to appropriate line in a timely manner.
Prioritizes orders and determines sequence of delivery.
Identifies when to stop one task and begin another based on production needs.
Unloads incoming materials from cargo containers in either building.
Moves unused PVC materials to extrusion for re-use.
Clearly communicates with internal customers and records order information.
Prioritizes tasks according to production needs.
Obtains and delivers materials in a timely fashion.
Safely and effectively operates the forklift, using both hands and feet, as well as visual and auditory senses.
Assists in month-end counting, accuracy verification, and maintaining the accuracy of inventory records.