Forklift-Certified Material Handler — First Shift

Vermeer; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in the United States is seeking a materials handler to store and distribute materials throughout the manufacturing facility using a variety of material handling equipment. You will be part of a busy team that supports efficient production and adheres to safety standards.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and teamwork as you read schedules, move items, label materials, and ensure conformance to standard work.

Qualifications

• Must have Vermeer forklift certification as required for the work location.
• Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to respond to questions from managers and suppliers.
• Ability to perform basic functions in Glovia.
• Ability to perform problem solving techniques.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to assess, evaluate, and carry out appropriate action for a given situation.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to designated areas throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Open boxes, crates, and other containers. Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to documented standard work, or predetermined sequence (i.e. part number, commodity, size, product code).
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for material, tools, or other stock items and distribute to production work areas.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure conformance to standard work and company policy.
• Drive forklift or other material handling vehicles when necessary.
• Support 5S/workplace organization goals of the department and offer suggestions and make improvements that achieve the department’s performance board metrics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

Glovia

Job description

Vermeer Corporation in the United States is seeking a materials handler to store and distribute materials throughout the manufacturing facility using a variety of material handling equipment. You will be part of a busy team that supports efficient production and adheres to safety standards.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and teamwork as you read schedules, move items, label materials, and ensure conformance to standard work.