Material Handler

Job Opportunity

Fortna partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At Fortna, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, handles and maintains flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to established guidelines. Provides information for recording movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies. May operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. May provide guidance to lower level material handlers.

Responsibilities

• Experience in shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks.
• Verifies material counts against supplier packing lists for accuracy.
• Consolidates material onto pallets or group items together in back lot.
• Load pallets in rack locations with forklift.
• Verify & record inventory counts by rack location.
• Data entry of material receipts into the computer.
• Forklift Operator experience as required.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of one-year experience operating a forklift.
• Shipping and Receiving experience preferred.
• Attention to detail, self-starter.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Two to four years of experience.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug screen.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Fortna and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Fortna will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.