Forklift & Material Handler – Production

Speedrack; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedrack in Michigan is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator to support production needs and operate forklift and other industrial equipment. You will track materials with a handheld scan gun, load and unload trucks, and maintain accuracy in material handling while adhering to safety and company policies.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to environmental and safety standards in a manufacturing setting, with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Requires the ability to read and write
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to pass a written exam and physical observation test for an Industrial Truck Permit
• Ability to adjust to changing job functions
• Capable of working well with coworkers from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Responsible for actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives of the facility
• Drive Forklift and/or other industrial equipment
• Must understand and adhere to all requirements of the Company's Powered Industrial Truck Program
• Keep accurate and precise counts on material loaded, unloaded, or moved
• Operate a handheld scan gun to track material movement and location
• Load/unload trucks
• Move material to corresponding departments
• Mop, sweep, clean all areas assigned
• Notify Supervisor or Lead Person of needed items
• Visually inspect parts
• Accurately measure or weight parts as required
• Band material with a manual or electric bander
• Assist other departments when needed
• Must adhere to all safety and environmental policies
• Maintain general housekeeping and orderly work area(s)
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance at the worksite for the duration of scheduled shifts, including mandatory overtime
• Understand and comply with all company policies, procedures, rules and standards
• Maintain professional, cooperative, respectful and ethical conduct when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors and the public
• Meet established productivity, quality, accuracy and performance standards while completing assigned work in a timely manner
• Effectively and consistently support the company mission, vision and values
• Responsible for all other duties, procedures and instructions as required by the job function, or as assigned, to meet organizational needs

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Speedrack in Michigan is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator to support production needs and operate forklift and other industrial equipment. You will track materials with a handheld scan gun, load and unload trucks, and maintain accuracy in material handling while adhering to safety and company policies.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to environmental and safety standards in a manufacturing setting, with overtime as required.