Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Dynabrade, Inc.; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Material Handler responsible for the transport of materials between shipping and production. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and a proactive attitude, ensuring safety and organization in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience operating various types of forklifts.
• Prior certification in forklift operations required.
• Flexible and proactive attitude, friendly engagement with team.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming and outgoing materials to and from shipping dock.
• Run a production machine for an average of 1 hour per day.
• Maintain a professional, clean, and safe work area.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Problem Solving

Manufacturing Experience

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Material Handler will be responsible for the safe, secure and organized transport of incoming and outgoing material between shipping and production machinery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport all incoming and outgoing material to and from shipping dock.
• Transport material to and from production machines.
• May need to run a production machine for an average of 1 hour per day due to work load fluctuations.
• Move rolls to and from machines using hand trucks or fork lifts and unload incoming shipments.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 3-5 years of Manufacturing experience operating sit-down, standup, and manual fork trucks.
• Experience operating standup forklift required.
• Prior certification of forklift operations
• Knowledge of operating dollies, pallet jacks, or other moving equipment.
• Must be flexible, friendly, engaging and proactive.
• The ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.