Material Handling Operators 12hr
About The Position
Operate electric or propane powered material handling equipment to load and unload trucks or railcars and move raw materials and finished goods to a designated area within the warehouse. This role requires the ability to safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment, follow specific instructions, complete daily paperwork and maintenance checks, verify product information, and use RF guns or forms to update inventory. The position also involves complying with safety regulations, reporting equipment malfunctions, and following facility procedures for trailers. Marginal functions include maintaining a clean work environment, providing backup support to production, performing cycle counts, and training new employees.
Requirements
- Must acquire forklift certification upon hire.
- Basic reading and math skills.
- Must be able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely as required.
- Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills.
- Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer requirements.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
- Prefer 1-3 years prior experience operating a forklift in a high-volume environment.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods, exercising care to position product on forks to avoid product damage.
- Follow specific instructions given by internal personnel regarding the movement of goods.
- Complete daily task paperwork, accurately and entirely.
- Complete daily preventive maintenance check form on all equipment driven.
- Verify accuracy of product count and product information against shipping and receiving documents and checks product for damage.
- Use RF gun or complete proper forms as required to maintain and update product quantities and locations for items shipped, received or moved.
- Comply with safety regulations governing the operation of the equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Follow facility specific procedures regarding locking and releasing of trailers.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Provide backup support to production Machine Operators when needed.
- Perform cycle counts or verification of inventory quantities and locations.
- Train new employees on standard operating procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
