Night shift-Material Handler

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Sofidel America of Phoenix is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator. We are searching for a candidate local to the area who is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. Your expertise will make you an essential part of our team! The purpose of this position is to perform Material Handling tasks within the plant to support machine production schedules, finished product shipping, and recycling/ waste removal activities. This position works a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Continuously supports Sofidel's Employee Personal Practice Policy. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support Sofidel America's Good Manufacturing Practices. HACCP and OSHA to promote a safe sanitary and hygienically sound workplace.
• Maintain forklift driving certificate for Single Forks, Double-Wide, Box-Clamp, and Roll-Clamp.
• Conduct regular forklift inspections per the required instruction list. Complete mandatory logs and documents.
• Charge batteries and change propane cylinders.
• Operate stretch wrap machine and understand the HU label process.
• Monitor raw materials, finished goods, and waste products at all lines and deliver and remove them in a safe and timely manner.
• Band parent rolls cores and puts them in the correct recycling or customer return trailers.
• Service and support all Machine employee requests.
• Operate balers for towels and broken tissue, cardboard, and poly.
• Operate trash compactors for waste disposal.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by manually picking up wastepaper and other materials.
• Work the 12-hour rotating shift requirement.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees as needed.
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional materials and supplies.
• Maintain a safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of experience in a warehouse setting are preferred.
• Must possess a valid forklift certification.
• Must have basic knowledge of mathematics and its applications.
• Both verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Ability to work effectively, courteously, and respectively with other employees.
• Correctly perform daily forklift inspection at the start of your shift.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and other computer systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage with vision and dental, 401k, and PTO
• Relocation Package
• Visa Sponsorship
• Great work environment

Work Environment:Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests, and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.