Material Handler

Sofidel • Duluth, MN

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Sofidel America of Duluth is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator. We are searching for a candidate local to the area who is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. Your expertise will make you an essential part of our team! The Material Handler’s primary responsibility is to provide support for the mill’s production activities as well as loading and unloading the mill’s raw materials and finished products using powered industrial trucks. This position status is non-exempt and works a Modified DuPont schedule consisting of 12-hour day and night shifts with rotating weekends. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of experience in a warehouse setting are preferred.
• Must possess a valid forklift certification.
• Must have basic knowledge of mathematics and its applications.
• Both verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Ability to work effectively, courteously, and respectfully with other employees.
• Correctly perform daily forklift inspection at the start of your shift.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and other computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain forklift driving certificate for Single Forks, Double-Wide, Box-Clamp, and Roll-Clamp.
• Conduct regular forklift inspections per the required instruction list. Complete mandatory logs and documents.
• Charge batteries and change propane cylinders.
• Operate stretch wrap machine and understand the HU label process.
• Monitor raw materials, finished goods, and waste products at all lines and deliver and remove them in a safe and timely manner.
• Band parent rolls cores and puts them in the correct recycling or customer return trailers.
• Service and support all Machine employee requests.
• Operate balers for towels and broken tissue, cardboard, and poly.
• Operate trash compactors for waste disposal.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by manually picking up waste paper and other materials.
• Work the 12-hour rotating shift requirement.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees as needed.
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional materials and supplies.
• Maintain a safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage with vision and dental, 401k, and PTO
• Great work environment
• A full-time employment
• The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
• A dynamic environment based on teamwork
• Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.

What This Job Offers

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