Forklift/Material Handler (DC) - 2nd or 3rd shift

Hendrickson; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct hire

Great benefits

College assistance

Job summary

Hendrickson in Indiana, just north of Fort Wayne, is seeking a warehouse associate to operate sit-down, reach, turret, and order picker equipment. You will stock, pick, weigh and stage materials and help keep work centers supplied and organized.

Candidates must read and write English, be able to lift up to 40 lbs, meet production standards and have forklift certification. Training is provided, and benefits start within 30–60 days; weekly pay and potential for college assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English clearly.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Must meet production servicing standards.
• Forklift certification required.
• Willing to operate reach, sit-down, order picker and turret lifts up to 30 feet.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, reach, turret and order picker equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supply multiple work centers with materials.
• Weigh or count, band and tag production material for storage or shipment.
• Place material in and out of storage according to inventory procedures.
• Keep storage and staging areas clean and orderly.
• Load and unload trucks and complete required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Strong attendance

English literacy

Lift 40 lbs

Production standards

Forklift certification

Reach lift

Sit-down lift

Order picker

Turret lift

Tools

Reach lift

Sit-down forklift

Order picker

Turret truck

Job description

Job Description Hendrickson is a supplier of truck suspension systems and components as well as an aftermarket supplier for various truck components to the heavy-duty vehicle market. Hendrickson has some fantastic opportunities for dedicated employees in our Manufacturing and Distribution operations just North of Fort Wayne, IN. Weekly Pay Direct hire Great Benefits (Eligible in 30-60 days) and we can help pay for college!

Daily Responsibilities

• Operate equipment (Sit down, Reach Truck, Turret and Order Picker) in an efficient and safety manner
• Supply multiple work centers with materials
• Weigh or count, band and tag production material for storage or shipment in an accurate manner.
• Placement of material in and out of storage and staging areas in an accurate manner according to plant inventory and production control procedures.
• Maintain storage and staging areas in a clean and orderly manner consistent with plant inventory control procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Load and unload trucks, accounting for correct number of containers/skids shipped, received and complete the necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Make sure chocks are in place before loading or unloading trucks.

Qualifications

• Strong Attendance history
• Able to read and write legibly in English required
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs required
• Meet production-servicing standards required
• Completion necessary Forklift Certification required
• Must be willing to drive a reach lift, sit down lift, order picker and a turret lift up to 30 feet.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; retirement plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.