Forklift Operator

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Material Handler is responsible for providing a continuous flow of product to the departments. This includes the safe handling of hazardous materials, components and area equipment, accurate account for inventory.

*** $22 per hour - Monday - Friday 7am - 330pm***

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily/weekly safety inspections in his direct area of responsibilities- racking conditions, pallet placements on racking beams, including forklift inspection checklist.
• Daily am meeting with his direct report- discuss and act on any critical issues affecting production, including quality hold on components, ensuring rejected comps are placed in – Block Status in SAP-9999..
• Beginning and End of shift handoff discussion with afternoon shift leader.
• Cross-trained in other similar roles within the warehousing/storage MFG sites.
• Provides backup resource support to current supervisors-
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Drive a fork truck safely
• SAP knowledgeable
• Follow SOP’s and/or Work Instructions
• Notifies management of any major discrepancies
• Follows FIFO
• Other specific duties as requested by management

• Available and willing to work overtime as needed
• Creates a positive culture in words/actions so as to increase respect/teamwork throughout the company.
• Other assigned work duties

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or GED required. Some college or technical schooling preferred
• Experience handling hazardous materials
• Good math and basic computer skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and able to troubleshoot
• Team player with a 'can-do' attitude

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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