Forklift Operator / Material Handler

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

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Louisville, Kentucky seeks a Shipping/Receiving/Forklift Operator/Material Handler. The role includes supervising packing and shipping operations, maintaining inventory, and training new staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in shipping and receiving, as well as leadership capabilities. This position involves physical effort, including lifting heavy objects and working in a noisy environment. Safety equipment is required for tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and two years of general college study.
• One more year of shipping and receiving experience.
• One or more years in a leadership position in shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all packing and shipping area operations.
• Prepares work schedules for employees in the packing area.
• Trains new personnel.
• Maintains inventory control of finished products.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Control

Packing and Shipping Knowledge

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.