Forklift Operator

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Cleaver-Brooks is looking for a 1st Shift Material Handler to join our team in Thomasville, GA. The Material Handler receives, stores and issues material. Kits material. Delivers material to work in process work centers. Compiles warehouse records and ensures the accuracy and integrity of all warehouse material and locations.


Job Location: Thomasville, GA

Shift: 6am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

Essential functions:

• Counts, sorts or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on purchase orders.
• Examines stock to verify visual conformance to specifications.
• Stores articles in bins, on floor or on shelves according to identifying information.
• Kits work orders.
• Prepares periodic, special or perpetual inventory of stock.
• Assist to follow up and trace lost, misplaced or misdirected material.
• Will distribute stock to work centers, keeping records of material transferred/used.
• May determine methods of storage, identification and stock location.
• Assist to keep tool storage areas in an orderly condition.
• Operates material handling equipment, forklift, two-wheeler, overhead cranes etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

Education: High school education or GED equivalent preferred; must have good reading, writing and math skills.


Experience: Experience and knowledge of inventory control positions, e.g. storeroom operator, receiving, material handler or demonstrates a working knowledge of inventory movement and transactions; general knowledge of computer ERP systems, inventory transactions and information screens; some knowledge of Excel and/or Access helpful but not required. Operation of material handling equipment required.


Physical Skill & Effort:


Work requires a few simple, but rapid, hand operations; work requires some lifting and pushing/pulling of material as required to count, sort, reconcile, prepare, put away or ship parts; average weight 10 pounds, parts/boxes of materials range from >1 pound up to 65 pounds. Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs. 40” high and up to 50 lbs. overhead on a regular basis. Must be able to work up to 12 hours standing and walking on hard cement surface and will be required to regularly bend, stretch, stoop, and squat. Must be able to read tape measure; read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating/procedure and maintenance instructions. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and work in temperature ranges corresponding with the outside ambient temperatures. Must be able to access all areas of the plant both inside and outside. Will be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, welding fumes and machine lubricants and/or oils. Must be able and willing to work with and properly use all necessary and/or required personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and hard hats. Operates material handling equipment.


Working Conditions and Hazards:


Typical manufacturing shop environment.


Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Employee:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• Cash matching 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Who is Cleaver-Brooks:


Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network’s ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training, and support that are essential to long-term performance. Our customers will tell you that we are the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They will also mention that our unique single-source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. Cleaver-Brooks continues a 90+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.


This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.

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