Warehouse Material Handler

Forklift OperatorForklift Operator, under direct supervision, is responsible for successfully moving materials throughout the facility operating a forklift, including unloading raw materials and moving finished products to designated area. Will perform other duties as assigned by production supervisor.Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperate forklift safely.Load and unload products from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.Store the products in proper places in manufacturing facility.Deliver products to various units in safely and timely manner.Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per company procedures.Utilize company tracking system to ensure accuracy of all product movement.Prepare and complete paperwork associated with manufacturing.Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure safe and positive work atmosphere.May perform other duties as assigned including general housekeepingJob RequirementsEducation and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.High school diploma, GED, or equivalentPrevious manufacturing experience preferredEssential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Forklift certification (training provided)Excellent verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently, as well as to collaborate in a team environmentStrong attention to detailDependableAbility to be at work on time and as scheduledAbility and willingness to learnLanguage SkillsAbility to read, write, and speak English; proficiency in Spanish to interact with a diverse workforce preferred.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms.The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.The employee must often lift and/or move product up to 75 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position works in a manufacturing environment/distribution center.May work in heat or cold (weather).May work near airborne particles.The noise level is typically loud.