Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Thompson First Group is seeking a Material Handler/ Forklift Operator for a local client in Glen Rock, PA.

Candidates with a background operating a sit down forklift within a warehouse or manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply.

• Execute assigned responsibilities as directed and according to documented procedures.
• Perform activities such as material handling, weighing, packing and other duties as directed.
• Accurately and thoroughly fills out process-related paperwork including any batch documentation, truck inspections and chronologs.
• Works safely; efficiently organizes work activities maintaining workflow and ensure availability and use of proper materials and tools. Supports LEAN 6S activities as requested.
• Complies with company policies, good housekeeping and safety regulations at all times. Maintains a safe and clean work environment; identifies and corrects unsafe practices, conditions or acts. Wears proper PPE including safety glasses and steel toe shoes.
• Carries out miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations.
• Enter requisitions for materials/consumables as needed to support Operations and as directed by the Director of Operations.
• Picks materials for jobs as requested for Operations to maintain schedule adherence.
• Utilizes receiving transactions in Oracle for materials and consumables upon arrival, as needed and ensures material movements are captured in Oracle.

• Receive trucks, unload and inspect merchandise per written procedures. Ensures that incoming shipments meet client needs and quality standards; performs truck inspections and follows established procedures to properly label materials upon receipt.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to production or to other designated areas. Safely operates a forklift or pallet jack to load, unload and move items.
• Perform in-process raw material sampling, inspection and testing as required per material specification or as directed.
• Locate and stage raw materials required for all production areas per approved Pick Lists.
• Perform packing and shipping of commercial and developmental materials in accordance to established Packing Procedures as needed.
• Prepare parcels for mailing or shipping as needed.
• Ensures materials are stored in appropriate locations according to established procedures (Quarantine, QA Hold, Reject). Ensures material containing artwork is in locked locations.
• Understands DOT requirements for shipping.
• Understands chemical storage requirements as well has hazardous waste requirements and ensures materials are managed per these requirements.
• Follows scrap procedures in a timely manner according to MRB requests.
• Documents warehousing tasks in proper chronologs in each warehouse and completes safety tasks for forklifts.
  

• Support the Inventory Control Specialist in Inventory Management tasks such as WIP and material movements to sub-inventories.
• Ensure inventory level of consumable items is appropriate and works with the Supply Chain Specialist and the Inventory Control Specialist to order all materials and supplies for client operations.
• Support all annual physical inventory activities and cycle counts as needed.
• Support waste management including scrap activities

Job Specifications

• Requires minimum of a high school education.
• Ability to comprehend and reliably follow written procedures (batch records, operating procedures, protocols, etc.) and verbal instructions. Attentive to details and capable of error-free procedural implementation.
• Ability to work with numbers consistently and accurately; able to accurately read and perform numerical calculations, including rounding. Understanding of significant digits is required. Ability to calculate and round to required significant figures.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in schedule and in response to production schedule changes.
• Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, and irritant chemicals; will be required to use personal protective equipment such as full-face masks, gowning, hairnets, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, shields, etc.
• Physical exertion such as long periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities should be expected; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items (objects 50-100 pounds); constant manipulation of utensils for weighing of components requires common physical characteristics and abilities.

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.