Freight Handler/Fork Lift Operator

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Job Summary

Water Pik, Inc., a partner company of Church & Dwight Company, Inc., is seeking a Freight Handler / Forklift Trainer to join our team. This role is responsible for shipping orders according to customer demands. Supports production schedule, manages inventory levels, and maintains proper storage of materials. Responsible for training and certifying other forklift drivers.

About the Role

The Freight Handler / Forklift Trainer is responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials, supporting production and shipping operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing products for shipment, and training and certifying forklift operators. The role requires adherence to safety and quality procedures while supporting the needs of shipping and production.

Work Environment

• Accustomed to working conditions in a manufacturing environment including noise, dust, and odor from production machinery and equipment.

• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions when loading and unloading trucks.

• Must be able to work overtime under very heavy workload conditions at month end. Overtime may be required.

• Hearing, ear protection and safety glasses may be required in specified areas. Safety shoes may be required in specified areas.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Trains and certifies employees on forklifts.

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety guidelines and regulations.

• Conduct training sessions for new forklift operators, covering topics such as equipment operation, safety procedures, and maintenance.

• Evaluate trainees' progress and provide constructive feedback to ensure their competence.

• Maintain accurate records of training sessions, including attendance, evaluations, and certifications.

• Coordinate with supervisors and managers to identify training needs and develop appropriate programs.

• Regularly inspect and maintain forklift equipment to ensure proper functioning.

• Know and practice safety procedures to ensure no harm comes to self, fellow employees or damage to product, equipment or building.

• Load and unload trucks in a safe manner. Manage on-site storage of inventory in a clean and orderly manner. Restock shelves and picking locations as needed. Maintain stock on a first in first out (FIFO) basis. All warehousing needs to be done in a neat and safe manner.

• Train appropriate personnel in material movement and handling techniques.

• Packages, crates, bundles and prepares product for shipment.

• Prepares pallet shipments against customer and company requirements for freight shipping.

• Responsible for the input and access of information on the computer system as required.

• Responsible for following quality system procedures. Assist in procedure development when required. Ensures product quality and takes appropriate action when non-conformances are identified. Keeps an accurate record, as required.

• Ensure all customer orders are placed in the correct designated shipping pallets organized by carrier.

• Ships regular shipments out of system. Verify count of material being shipped by checking item quantities and descriptions against the customer order.

• Ensures that all international orders have correct customs and product information.

• Conduct cycle counts including quantities and lots to ensure inventory accuracy.

• Maintain and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment. Know and practice good housekeeping providing a safe work environment.

• Demonstrate dependability through acceptable attendance, punctuality and satisfactory completion of assignments.

• Assemble product and kits according to established procedures and work instructions.

• Pull and process rework and PTO orders to production assembly lines, Kanban areas and staging area.

• Operate forklift to move materials to and from offsite location.

• Be available for overtime as required.

• Understand and be guided by company and department mission and goals.

• Conduct all activities in a fair, ethical manner that is compliant with all corporate policies.

• Responsible for following quality system procedures. Assists in procedure development when required. Ensure product quality and takes appropriate action when non-conformances are identified. Alerts appropriate personnel immediately of malfunctioning or non-conforming components.

• Must be able to be flexible and assist in any other area of shipping or production based on production and company needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Operating Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess basic math, reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

• Perform basic charting, interpret data and apply problem-solving techniques. Able to diagnose and complete basic assembly repairs.

• Know the location, identity and function of all parts utilized in production.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Works on assignments that are semi routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

• Forklift operator certification from an accredited training program.

• Proven experience as a forklift operator, preferably with some experience in training others.

• In-depth knowledge of forklift operations, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures.

Required Training

A minimum of three years of actively driving a forklift.

Other Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Accustomed to working conditions in a manufacturing environment including noise, dust, and odor from production machinery and equipment.

• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions when loading and unloading trucks.

• Must not have any physical conditions that may limit his/her ability to perform all required duties.

• Must be able to work overtime under very heavy workload conditions at month end.

• Overtime may be required.

• Hearing, ear protection and safety glasses may be required in specified areas.

• Safety shoes may be required in specified areas.

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to the Department Supervisor/Manager. Work under the direction of Department Lead.

Compensation and Benefits

Water Pik, Inc., a partner company of Church & Dwight Company, Inc., supports our employee’s wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated pay: $18 - $26 Hourly or Annual Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending / Health Savings Account / Lifestyle Flexible Spending Account / Commuter Reimbursement Account

Vacation / Holiday / Sick Time, Pandemic Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act / Short and Long Term Disability / New Parent Leave / Life & AD&D / Spouse/Child Optional Life / Supplemental Life & AD&D / Family and Medical Leave / Bereavement

Adoption Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement / Employee Assistance Program / Identity Theft Protection / Critical Illness Insurance

Savings and Profit Sharing Plan / 401(k) Match / Employee Stock Purchase Plan / Discretionary Bonus

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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