Material Handler (Swing Shift)

Material Handler/Forklift OperatorPerform various manual and mechanical duties to move materials and products throughout storage and production areas. Duties include supplying all production floor with required materials and supply to keep constant flow, unloading raw stock, maintaining storage area organization, operation of forklift, and other similar duties primarily those pertaining to material handling operations.Duties require verbal communication abilities, visual acuity to written material and in driving motorized material handling equipment, and manual coordination in the operation of motorized equipment. Visual acuity to written and computer screen data.Essential Job FunctionsFollow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment. Report defective equipment or unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.Provide raw stock and converting materials to each machine. Review production schedules to determine required stock for each machine. Operate motorized forklift to retrieve materials from storage locations and transport them to the appropriate machine. Ensure adequate quantities are available for each machine. Return unused stock to storage.Wrapping all finished goods using machine and occasional hand wrap. Label all finished goods with correct customer demanded labeling request.Perform other similar duties as required by responsibility or necessity or as requested by supervisor.Ability to collaborate and maintain Garlock's commitment to a Food Safe environment.Skills and KnowledgeHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalentAble to consistently act independently and prioritize work.2 years consistent forklift driving is a plusAttention to detail.Good time management and organizational skillsCan work under minimal supervision and in a team setting.Effective communication skillsBasic computer skillsPhysical RequirementsTypical environment of manufacturing, machinery, and production facilitiesExposure includes but is not limited to continuous noise, scent of materials, bright workstations, machinery with moving parts.On feet for approx. 8-12 hours daily on concrete floorsPeriod lifting of pallets weight and material weighing up to 50lbs.Squatting, crouching, turning, twisting, stretching, climbing steps, grabbing, pulling, pushing, and bending.Other Details:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Garlock Flexibles is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.It is the responsibility of all Employees to ensure that the product produced by Garlock Flexibles meets or exceeds the expectations for quality of Garlock Flexibles and their Customers. It is also the responsibility of all employees to ensure that the Hygiene of their work area meets or exceeds the standards set in Garlock Flexibles Good Manufacturing Practices Manual.Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm Ability to change shift if requested. 40 hours per week/Overtime as needed