Material Handler I

POSITION: Material Handler - Shipping

POSITION TYPE: Regular, Full-time

REPORTS TO: Shipping Supervisor

Work Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday – Friday

The Material Handler/Forklift Operator is responsible for the moving and storage of finished goods in warehouse

Responsibilities:

• Unloading materials and merchandise from incoming trucks and stacking them to assigned places
• Shrink wrap finished crates and store in appropriate place in warehouse
• Responsible for material handling equipment
• Adheres to all work instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping procedures
• On limited production, may assist in stock-handler duties or load trailers as needed
• Perform other related duties as directed by the appropriate party, including but not limited to housekeeping and assisting other employees in the performance of their job
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience operating a stand-up forklift
• Team oriented and self-motivated
• Must have flexibility of job assignments
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Physical effort required, continuous mental and visual attention required
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs
• Required to sit, stand, and move about the facility - ability to operate a forklift up to 95% of scheduled working hours