Material Handler/Fork Truck Operator Team Member

Job Description

Job Description

The Company

Established in 1916, NSK is a leading global supplier of bearings, linear motion and automotive components.  NSK is dedicated to furthering the development of our industry, as well as our employees all over the world. 

We are always looking for ambitious team players who have the desire to work their way up the ladder, succeed, and make improvements to our products, but also to our community, the environment and themselves. We seek to enrich lifestyles and build a a brighter future through our products, services and careers.  

The Position

We are looking for a careful and responsible forklift operator to move materials and load and unload trucks at our facility in Liberty, Indiana. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety.

You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.  

• Safety
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment.
  • Practices safe work habits and follows all safety procedures.
  • Notifies Unit Coordinator of all unsafe conditions.
  • Identifies forklift, forklift charger and dock lock issues and reports to maintenance.
  • Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ensure all tools are in safe working condition.

• Inventory
  • Monitors finished goods inventory and update the shortage report board as needed.
  • Completes paperwork in conjunction to assigned task.
  • Supports Team Members in order to maintain shipping and receiving standards.
  • Notify production control of any shortages or issues pertaining to shipping/receiving of material.

• General
  • Responsible for assisting other team members as required.
  • Completes 6S activities as required by area.
  • Ensures all documentation and computer entries for shipping and receiving are completed.
  • Performs other tasks as required.

Experience / Requirements

Ability to drive a sit-down forklift.
Unload materials from incoming shipments, complete necessary paperwork, and store materials in assigned locations.
Load materials for outgoing shipments and complete necessary paperwork.
Must wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and hard-hat while driving fork truck.

Required:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literacy.
• Able to work overtime on short notice as needed.

Preferred:

At least one year experience driving a fork truck in a manufacturing environment.

Competitive benefits package

Climate controlled year-round

401K: Up to 6% company match

Paid Holidays

Generous vacation time

Corporate Bonus Program

Uniforms Provided: With cleaning service

Yearly Safety Shoe Allowance: $100

Yearly Paid Prescription Safety Glasses

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Medical Plans: 3 options

Dental Insurance

Paid Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Discounts: Automobile, cell phone, and appliance discounts

NSK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor