2nd/3rd Shift Material Handler — Inventory & Forklift

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a forklift operator to support daily production floor activities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You will read work instructions or follow oral directions to move materials, load/unload, and ensure 5S housekeeping while coordinating with Production Supervisors on the second and third shifts (1PM-9PM and 9PM-5:30AM).

Hourly rate starts at $22.75 plus shift premium; prior forklift experience and ability to operate a hi-lo are preferred, with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating hi-lo/forklift preferred.
• Able to perform in a high-paced environment.
• Complete Ventra GR29 forklift training.

Responsibilities

• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply work cells with materials as needed.
• Load or unload materials as needed.
• FIFO all material to the line and in storage areas.
• Read part numbers and distinguish between part numbers.
• Bring correct containers to work area without disrupting production.
• Place finished goods in proper area.
• Report any equipment issues to active supervisor or manager.
• Ability to stop the process in event of nonconformity.
• Uses Help Chain for equipment problems and scrap/quality issues.
• Communicates production issues relating to the assigned job with previous / next shift operator.
• Ensures proper tagging / labeling of produced parts.
• Follows ISO 14001 requirements per standards.
• Works with team members / management staff to attain Company goals.
• Maintains 5S standards as they relate to housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Reports any and all safety issues immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff.
• Maintains compliance to Company policies, work rules, safety standards and housekeeping policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading work instructions

Team coordination

Job description

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a forklift operator to support daily production floor activities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You will read work instructions or follow oral directions to move materials, load/unload, and ensure 5S housekeeping while coordinating with Production Supervisors on the second and third shifts (1PM-9PM and 9PM-5:30AM).

Hourly rate starts at $22.75 plus shift premium; prior forklift experience and ability to operate a hi-lo are preferred, with overtime as required.