Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Job Title: Material Handler FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Department: Material Services Group Reports to: Material Services Coordinator

Position Summary: Operate department power lift equipment, transport/put away/deliver freight, stock, finished goods or other materials and performs general tasks associated with material handling tasks to assist and support receiving, manufacturing and delivery of quality products.

Qualifications:

Required:

· Basic reading, math and computer skills

· Able to communicate effectively in a team environment

• Achieve/maintain IPC tow motor operation permit
• Able to lift and maneuver up to 75 pounds
• Ability to prioritize tasks to complete within a daily multi-task environment
• Learn IPC customer part numbers, containers
• Learn IPC material items (raw, components, assembly)
• Self-motivated, dependable and organized
• Able to work in team environment
• Possess valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles (non-CDL)

Preferred:

• Prior powered lift truck material handling experience
• Warehouse experience (shipping, receiving)
• Basic knowledge of IPC materials and parts/assemblies/components

Primary Position responsibilities as applicable to Shipping, Receiving and Manufacturing Support:

• Operate powered lift equipment safely and responsibly, perform daily checks
• Locate parts/containers/materials and store/deliver/return to proper destination, with correct identification
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Shipping, Inventory and Planning Teams on material issues
• Complete required paperwork/documentation as required
• Unload/load commercial carrier vehicles and trailers consisting of customer containers, customer part shipments, return materials, incoming raw material items or other freight as directed
• Cross train to perform Inventory/Receiving Material Handler tasks receiving/storing materials
• Cross train to perform Shipping Material Handler tasks supporting customer shipments
• Follow applicable quality procedures for FIFO, material stock rotation, finished goods storage locations
• Perform container support duties (unload/sort/inspect/clean/store/deliver)

· Performs other duties as assigned by Team Leader and/or Coordinator to include special projects, programs and developmental activities.

Reporting to this position: NA

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ***Physical demands:***While performing various tasks of this job, the employee may be subject to significant sitting, standing, walking, pushing/maneuvering up to 75 lbs., repetitive motion (twisting, lifting, kneeling and bending). Possible exposure to high noise levels (hearing protection is provided).
• ***Work environment:***This job is performed in open warehouse and manufacturing environment.

IPC team members are expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. Responsibility of all IPC team members include but are not limited to:

A) Being a team player and assisting co-workers as needed

B) Participating in employee involvement programs

C) Obeying safety procedures and working in a safe manner

D) Maintaining a clean work area

E) Supporting and participating in the lean manufacturing processes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person