Shipping Forklift/Material Handler 1st Shift

Careers and Highline Warren•Milwaukee, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for operating power industrial truck and machinery to move products, materials and supplies from one area to another and to load items on trucks, shelves, racks, and pallets. This role requires the safe use of powered industrial trucks and other machinery to efficiently transport materials and products, utilizing the company’s warehouse management system (WMS) for accurate recording of movements. The handler will also be responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets, accurately inventorying materials and products, and weighing materials and products while recording the weight on tags, labels, and production schedules. Daily safety check-offs on material handling equipment, including recharging batteries and filling fuel tanks, are also part of the responsibilities. Maintaining good housekeeping by regularly cleaning the work area, machines, and equipment is essential. The position involves identifying and contributing to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness. Maintaining an open and candid working relationship with management, adhering to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures, and supporting compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards are crucial. Demonstrating regular and punctual attendance is also required. Additional duties may be requested as needed.

Requirements

Familiarity with warehouse work environment and applicable safety procedures.
Physical strength necessary to move and lift heavy materials.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, high lift trucks) and other material handling equipment.
Ability to use a handheld computer unit to access the company’s WMS.
Ability to wear/use required PPE (personal protective equipment).
Ability to accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
Ability to understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
Ability to logically troubleshoot issues and prioritize production needs.
Excellent problem solving capabilities and ability to identify problems immediately and resolve matters quickly and effectively.
Attention to details and pursuit of quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks.
Ability to look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
Ability to handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers.
Ability to present information clearly and accurately.
Ability to independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
Ability to ensure work is delivered on time and of high quality.
Ability to develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
Ability to use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
Ability to use good judgment when making decisions.
Ability to perform work in a safe manner at all times.
Ability to work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.
High school degree or GED, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
Must be able to obtain forklift license through Highline Warren.

Nice To Haves

Experience with material handling machinery and warehouse operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Safely use powered industrial trucks and other machinery to efficiently transport materials and products.
Use the company’s warehouse management system (WMS) to accurately record movement of materials and products.
Safely and efficiently load and unload trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets.
Accurately inventory materials and product.
Weigh materials and products and record weight on tags, labels, and production schedules.
Conduct daily safety check off sheets on material handling equipment: recharge batteries and fill fuel tank.
Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times.
Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.