Forklift Driver/Material Handler 3rd Shift

Description

Airlite Nonwovens is a premier, privately held, family-owned sustainable nonwoven acoustic company. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite Nonwovens an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Our company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative product and sustainable solutions and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies. We are proud to offer acoustic solutions for industries such as automotive, packaging, construction and furniture and bedding, Airlite Nonwovens is committed to providing a reliable, sustainable, product and service solution with real value.

How would you contribute? As the Material Handler you will be directly responsible for working productively with other Airlite Nonwovens employees to provide superior quality, low cost, on-time products that exceed our customer's speciation through teamwork, continuous improvement and innovative thinking.

Do you have what it takes? At Airlite Nonwovens we set the bar high and challenge the status quo. We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for this role will possess the following:

• Regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to work as a team player and cooperate when there are tight schedules to meet customer requirements such as stay late when needed.
• Make sure correct fibers are brought to the lines and loaded in a timely manner.
• Ability to assess situations and take the appropriate corrective action.
• Must be willing to learn and work on computers and shipping systems
• Ability to organize and properly store finished goods in their proper place in the warehouse.
• Responsible for following all safety guidelines and for keeping the work area clean
• Must work interactively with other departments and follow company policies and procedures
• Load and unload trucks, when help is needed, accurately according to customer expectation and demand.
• Assist in keeping necessary quantities of fibers stored in the warehouse.
• Accuracy of shipping and receiving documents
• Maintain forklifts according to work instructions
• Maintain and clean warehouse, dock doors, and any other areas as needed.
• Fill in for multiple job functions on and as needed basis.

All other appropriate duties as assigned:

• Communicate and work directly with the plant operations, transportation vendors/carriers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Dealing with carrier drivers professionally.
• Promote teamwork between departments. Experience with LTL, FTL, air, small package and ocean transportation
• Basic computer and interpersonal skills including excel and barcom
• Must be willing to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of ISO and IATF requirements and standards.
• Be able to follow instructions for shipping, receiving and production process.
• Initiative to understand the job requirements, job safety and 6S
• Direct efforts to achieve a Quality product, which meets customer(s) specifications.
• Working knowledge of assembly and packaging requirements and techniques.
• Show strong initiative and self-motivation
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Tow motor operating license
• At least one-year related experience and/or training.
• Basic excel knowledge

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the "wow" factor?
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What's in it for you? As a Full Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual company activities
• Generous 401k match
• Generous Time Off