Forklift Operator- All Shifts

Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flex Spending Account

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Supplemental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K matching

Job summary

Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc is hiring a Forklift Operator to join our growing team in Milwaukee, WI. This role focuses on coordinating and organizing inventory of raw materials and finished goods, while maintaining safety and efficiency across the distribution center.

Applicants should have at least three years of material handling experience, basic computer skills, and strong teamwork abilities. Benefits include a comprehensive package and 401K with company matching.

Qualifications

• Three years of material handling experience.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution center documents.
• Flexibility in overtime hours.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate personal safety and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure quality and workmanship standards for Sellars products.
• Coordinate inventory management of raw materials and finished goods.
• Promote Good Warehouse Management Practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Warehouse management system

Job description

We are hiring for a Forklift Operator to join our growing team! This position is eligible for a quarterly production & monthly Attendance bonuses!

The Forklift Operator is responsible for coordinating, organizing and inventory management of raw materials and finished goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following:

• Demonstrate personal safety and help maintain a safe work environment for themselves and fellow members of the Midtown team. Responsible for following all company safety rules and guidelines.
• Ensure quality standards and workmanship standards for Sellars products are met on a continuing basis.
• Understand and fully comply with the Sellars’ concept of “move to the work.” This means ensuring all tasks required to operate efficiently.
• Promote and support the Good Warehouse Management Practices.
• Ensure inventory accuracy of Roll Goods.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain all Logistics paperwork.
• Maintain, organize, and coordinate the movement (using FIFO methods, if possible).
• Complete and verify all documentation and forms (receipt, inventory, or shipment related) are accurate.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized and efficiently maintained.
• Load and unload trailers, trucks, and containers in a safe and efficient manner..

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of the workings of Sellars Distribution Center.
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills dealing with issues in a positive, complete manner.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills. Demonstrated capability to function within a team setting
• Flexibility in work assignments and overtime hours.
• Ability to exercise professionalism, courtesy, and tact in dealing with all members of the Sellars organization and external resources.
• Ability to read and interpret all documents used in the Distribution Center.
• Positive work attitude.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse/Distribution Center is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in material handling required.

We frequently seek avenues to enhance our total rewards package as we recognize that our associates are a significant asset to our success and the community! All benefits are available to you from day one!

• Medical insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K (100% company match on the first 4% & total company match of 5%)
• Employee Referral
• On Demand Pay

Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human Resources at [e-mail].

Sellars Absorbent Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Sellars Absorbent Materials does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.