Material Handler/forklift

**Overview**

**Responsibilities**:
Receive incoming products, materials and supplies and maintain inventory by identifying, labeling and placing in stock. Provide internal product control and prepare materials for shipping. Complete daily checks on material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, notify maintenance when repairs are needed.
- Utilize lifting devices and carts to locate, move and deliver materials.
- Prepare goods for shipment.

Identify, pull, pack, crate, load and secure product.

Assign part numbers, and tag inventory including in-house made parts and missing parts.

Consolidate shipment in designated areas. Ensure all documentation is in order.

Document product shipment by recording units shipped.
- Receive incoming product.

Match product to packing slip.

Take pictures of damaged product prior to removal from delivery vehicle.

Create Fix form for non-conformance parts and inform buyer. Put non-conformance on quarantine rack with a hold tag.
- Maintain Inventory:
Identify, label, and place materials and supplies in stock, record location of inventory.

Open materials and supplies and deliver to work centers.

Perform cycle counts; ensure accuracy based on documentation, scanners and computer systems; tag missing parts; adjust inventory as necessary.

Maintain documentation of parts and supplies in computer system.
- Provide internal product control:
Read production orders. use sequence and coding to pull and verify materials and deliver to workstations.

Stock floor with Kanban hardware, and notify buyers when parts are getting low.

Handle internal inquiries and help in locating materials, inform Manager of potential production or material concerns.
- Utilize computer to manage inventory, materials and shipments.
- Dump plant garbage into appropriate outside bins, notify admin to contact vendor for pickup when full.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety and health regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Utilize a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for tracking inventory and managing stock levels.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Assist with heavy lifting and manual handling of products as required.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational goals.

**Qualifications**
- Must have knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and hand tools.
- Reliable, punctual, and positive team-player who is adaptable, open minded, enthusiastic, and takes initiative.
- Capable of performing physical job requirements with ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be willing to work in other departments on a temporary basis as assigned by the manager.
- **Must be available to work all shifts - days, afternoons, midnights (mandatory).**:

- Proven experience operating forklifts, including clamp trucks and order pickers.
- Must be able to read and understand drawings and work orders.
- Successful completion of all Carte pre-screening, assessments and tests.
- Must possess basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, conversions of fractions & decimals).
- Must possess good computer skills.
- Must be able to be certified as an operator for FORKLIFT and AISLE STACKER.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
- Basic math skills for accurate inventory management and order processing.
- Familiarity with warehouse distribution processes and best practices.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Join us in delivering exceptional service through efficient warehouse operations

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.38-$23.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-03
Expected start date: 2025-03-10