MATERIAL HANDLER WITH FORKLIFT DAYS - Spherion

The Material Handler safely and efficiently moves raw and/or finished products throughout the plant. Assure that all appropriate documentation associated with movement of product/materials is complete and accurate. Perform tasks including production work given by Plant Manager, Material Handling Supervisor, and/or Manufacturing Supervisors.

Perks & Benefits

• 1st Shift 7AM-3:30PM, M-F $18/HR
• PAID WEEKLY, every Thursday!
• New owners & management that have made employee satisfaction and recognition a priority!
• These are Direct Hire (not temp) long-term positions for the right candidates
• Much growth opportunity
• Plant stays a comfortable temperature. Free Power Aid on warmer days
• Wonderful Employee Breakroom with all the amenities and beverage/food options including sandwiches.
• Must be willing and comfortable with moving to different departments. Much variety and department rotation where the need is greatest.
• Able to accommodate most languages. Much diversity
• Job training & Shadowing provided for new starts
• All PPE provided, no Steel Toe required.
• $1,500 Employee Referral program
• Clean, Organized, Safety conscious facility

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Accrued Paid time off- 104 accrued hours avai

Responsibilities:

• Working from computer generated work list, moves product and materials throughout the plant
• Ensures safe material handling and operation of forklift
• Transports raw materials to machine operators, and in-process material to other departments as needed
• Helps in other areas requiring forklift operation as required
• Assists in unloading raw materials received from vendors and in loading finished product into semi-trailers for transport to customers as needed
• Maintains good housekeeping standards
• Keeps aisles clean
• Ensures parts are in appropriate place in racks
• Ensures pallets are stored in a safe and orderly manner
• Disposes of scrap in appropriate bins and in a safe manner
• Performs and/or secures assistance in preventative maintenance and repair of forklifts
• Assists in the development of better and more efficient systems for material handling
• Hot strips parts as required
• Work within a team environment
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals
• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, railroad cars, trucks and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment or processing materials accordingly
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated areas
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to Supervisors
• Manages and piles drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas
• Services equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to truck mechanic

Skills:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Proven work history

Qualifications:

• Previous Forklift experience a must
• 1year previous production experience in forklift driving and/or material handling
• Must be able to become forklift certified and demonstrate safe operation
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hand and arm length, s