Forklift / Material Handler / Shipping

Yamamoto Fine Blanking Engineering; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Shipping/Receiving / Forklift Operator / Material Handler to oversee operations in the packing and shipping area. The role involves supervising employees, coordinating shipment schedules, and maintaining inventory records. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, two years of shipping experience, and leadership abilities. The position requires physical stamina to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) and work in a noisy and dusty environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of shipping and receiving experience required.
• One or more years in a leadership position preferred.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise packing and shipping area operations.
• Prepare work schedules and direct daily activities.
• Train new personnel and assess production rates.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Shipping and receiving processes

Education

High School diploma

Two years of general college study

Job description

Shipping/Receiving / Forklift Operator / Material Handler

General Function

Supervises and directs all packing and shipping area operations. Coordinates packing of finished products for shipment to customers, maintains shipping schedules and inventory records.

Duties

1. Prepares work schedules for employees and directs daily activities in packing and shipping area.
2. Assesses production rate to ensure that orders will be filled completely and shipped according to schedule.
3. Trains new personnel.
4. Evaluates packing material inventory and orders supplies as necessary.
5. Post and files daily packing inventory control records.
6. Oversees the packing of products by evaluating size, weight, and number of products to be packed, and durability of appropriate cartons.
7. Keeps Production Control Manager informed of packing and shipping schedules and objectives to be met.
8. Maintains a clean work area.
9. Maintains inventory control of finished, packed products stored in warehouse.
10. Provides recommendations for continuous improvement.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Working Conditions

Works inside plant where there is a great deal of noise from presses. The work may be dusty, dirty and greasy. Handles sharp edged metal and exposed to chemicals used in oil.

Physical Effort

Works on a hard surface; stands, stoops, bends and lifts heavy objects (approximately 50 lbs.). Work involves continual movement of hands and arms.

Safety Equipment

Wears safety shoes, glasses, gloves and ear plugs where required.

Qualification Requirements

• High School diploma and two (2) years of general college study;
• one (1) more years of shipping and receiving experience;
• one (1) or more years in a leadership position in shipping and receiving or one (1) or more years supervisory experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or four (4) years of college or university education, preferring a BS degree in business administration;
• two (2) or more years experience in shipping and receiving at supervisory level.