Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Euclid Chemical is a fully owned subsidiary of RPM International, one of the world's largest coatings companies. With over 110 years of experience, we provide innovative solutions to the construction and restoration markets through our extensive range of treatments, sealants, coatings, sealers, and decorative products.

Euclid Chemical currently has an excellent opportunity for a Forklift Operator that is reliable, motivated and looking to play a critical role in all areas of production.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

As the Forklift Operator you will be expected to receive, store, and distribute material, equipment, and products within the establishment by performing the following on a daily basis:

• Read orders to determine what products are to be pulled and put on pallets.
• Receive incoming materials, verifying amount received against packing slip, manifests, invoices or orders and noting any shortages.
• Prepare product/materials for shipment- supporting the continuous retrieving of material and staging at designated locations along the production line.
• Record shipment data- including weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for recordkeeping purposes.
• Support maintenance and organization of warehouse - including cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Partake in inventory records management- noting stock received and dispersed.
• Support security of the warehouse and inventory- letting only authorized personnel in warehouse area.
• Communicate with supervisors on any problems or issues that may arise such as damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications- escalating further as required to management.
• Sort and place products and materials on racks, shelves and/or in bins according to product code.
• Open crates and other containers.
• Load trucks
• Perform all duties in accordance with Health and Safety Protocols and company policies.

Qualifications and Previous Experience:

• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year previous experience/certification for sit down forklift, stand up forklift, reach truck, and electric pallet jack- and ability to demonstrate proficiency on equipment.
• IT Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages- ability to maintain inventory records electronically.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Physical requirements: must be capable of sitting, standing, lifting and walking for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The company offers an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance, Disability, Parental Leave
• 401k with company match
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous vacation and holiday time

Rate of Pay: $20.20 per hour

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.