Forklift Material Handler

Forklift OperatorJoin our team as a Forklift Operator! Are you a safety-conscious professional with a passion for keeping things moving? We're looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to become an essential part of our fast-paced, energetic, 2nd shift warehouse team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to join a company that values your expertise, we want to hear from you!2nd shift hours are Monday-Friday, 3pm-11pm.The Forklift Material Handler is responsible for material handling, including accurately picking, delivering & removing components and moving finished goods. This position will also assist with maintaining accurate inventory through cycle counting.Primary Responsibilities:Responsible to operate and maintain a sit-down/and/or stand-up forklift (gas or electric) safely, and for following all safety policies and procedures.Regularly review schedule board to ensure knowledge of current and future work orders.Accurately deliver components to the lines per the work order.Responsible for ensuring accurate component delivery of caps, straws, tubes, cartons, and any other required components.Accurately following the procedure to record on staging paperwork components that have been moved during work order production.Responsible to ensure next work order is staged and has approval stickers on it – communicate any issues to Warehouse Manager.Responsible for ensuring components for next work order have been delivered 2 hours prior to the next work order starting.Responsible to complete inventory transfer sheets when moving any components from warehouse to warehouse; warehouse to production lines, or Returns from Production Lines.Responsible to ensure Returns are properly tagged with IKI label and/or certified count sticker if required and delivered to designated Returns location in Warehouse unless otherwise directed.Responsible to return all dunnage to warehouse designated dunnage location unless otherwise directed – must ensure proper banding and separation by can supplier.Carefully remove scrap cans via forklift dumper attachment to open top dumpster separated by steel and aluminum.Responsible for communicating in a positive manner via radio/ or in person with Line Supervisor/ and or Line Material Handler.Ensure lines are properly stocked for next hour of running.Responsible for moving Finished Goods to Finished Goods Warehouse.Responsible for communicating to Warehouse Manager about any noted shortages or issues with the Lines.Effectively practice and promote positivity and teamwork in all duties.Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.Maintain good housekeeping in area and adhere to Company Safety Policies.Qualifications:Lifting items between 25 and 50 pounds required2-4 years in a forklift material handling position.Ability to operate at heights up to 50 feet requiredAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time requiredTeam Player with strong oral and written communication skills in English, who adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation and deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Dedicated to completing the daily tasks required, both directed and impliedAbility to move materials within the warehouse both physically and systematicallySense of urgency – act with the realization that efficiency is vital to successHighly collaborative – collaboration is the fuel of our business, whether it is between employees, departments or customers.Good cross function communication skillsKnowledgeable on safety practices, OSHA requirements and 5S best practicesUnderstanding of production work orders/ internal/external inventory transfers in high volume warehouse environmentInterpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to handle stressful situations with perseverance and professionalismProven ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with both internal partners and external clientsEqual Opportunity EmployerThis job description is a summary and does not detail a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.