Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you.

For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.

Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe its the only way to do business.

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Job Description

A material handler maintains production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory; delivering production materials and supplies; staging finished product with a forklift.

Essential Job Functions

• Effectively drive a forklift in a safe manner.
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading and securing product.
• Maintain materials for all machines for production lines.
• Complete yearly RCRA Hazardous Waste and DOT Initial Training/Annual Review
• Handling hazardous materials safely and sign manifests for Hazardous Waste pickup and removal

Skills and Abilities

• Organization, deadline oriented and time management are required.
• Self-disciplined to keep busy within the plant.
• May be required to work outside the normal scheduled business day.
• May be requested to perform over-time activities.
• Understands proper handling techniques so that product integrity is maintained.
• Understands inventory control so that FIFO can be maintained if required.
• Understanding of the ISO requirements pertaining to the production process.

Qualification

• Completion High School, GED or equivalent.
• Forklift driving experience required.
• Proper use of over-head cranes desired; training will be provided.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Competitive pay

Related keywords: material handler

12 Hour Day Shift - 6:00am-6:00pm

Compensation details: 20-20 Hourly Wage

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