Forklift (Stand Up) Driver

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Material Handler 4 in Richardson, Texas. This role involves leading a team in inventory management, receiving and processing materials, and ensuring accurate shipment operations. The candidate should have four to five years of experience and strong knowledge of warehouse practices.

The job requires effective communication and leadership skills along with familiarity with warehouse equipment. Must be open to working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Four to five years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of inventory control and shipping practices essential.
• Specific certifications and/or licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead material handlers in inventory movement and control.
• Receive and process incoming materials and shipments.
• Generate reports for process effectiveness.
• Monitor material handlers' performance and transaction accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of warehouse practices

Ability to communicate effectively

Basic math skills

Ability to operate warehouse equipment

Ability to lead personnel

Education

Additional courses after High School or equivalent

Tools

Personal computers

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler 4

General Overview

Work is guided by diverse procedures, processes and/or technical methods of varying complexity. Incumbents have some freedom to select best methods and procedures to follow to complete assignments. Tasks are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Decisions/actions may have an impact beyond the job’s immediate work unit or team. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to expert resource. May provide functional guidance to others performing similar work. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co‑workers and team members; engages in exchanges of factual information and provides some explanation in a problem‑solving capacity; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, require exchanging factual information and providing some explanation.

Detailed Description

• Provides task leadership and technical expertise to the material handlers engaged in the timely and accurate movement and control of inventory.
• Performs tasks such as receiving, shipping, counting, packaging, stock rotation, part identification and shelf life determination.
• Facilitates the timely and accurate movement and control of inventory in designated area of responsibility.
• Balances personnel within area of responsibility to minimize possible constraints that would adversely affect scheduled output of material.
• Monitors quantity and quality output and leads the team to meet group goals.
• Monitors material handlers performance by auditing transaction accuracy.
• Compiles data and generates reports as needed to illustrate the effectiveness of the processes.
• Identifies, documents and proposes solutions for processing problems.
• Receives and processes materials coming in to the company including handling, inspection, labeling and delivery of materials.
• Verifies items received against purchase orders, bills of lading and packing lists.
• Works with purchasing to resolve problems with inaccurate deliveries or incorrect delivery paperwork.
• Visually inspects deliveries for loss or damage.
• Prepares finished goods and other items for shipment.
• Orders and maintains supplies necessary to ship products.
• Verifies count and part numbers and prepares and packs items for shipment.
• Prepares shipping documentation and labels.
• Schedules and coordinates pick up for outgoing shipments.
• Interacts with freight carriers as needed.
• Posts weight and shipping charges and maintains detailed files for shipments.
• Researches and validates customers claims of wrong shipments, missing parts of a shipment or defective products received.
• Generates appropriate transactions to correct the error(s).

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control and shipping/receiving practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to this area.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as reel counters, scales, pallet jacks and forklift.
• Ability to effectively lead a wide variety of personnel engaged in warehouse operations.
• Specific certifications and/or licenses as required.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional sustained concentration to focus on small areas, objects, computers, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space, climbing, using equipment, handling lightweight materials, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional heavy manual effort and considerable exertion including lifting objects over 20 pounds, requiring straining, pulling and lifting.

Typical Experience

• Four to five years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Additional courses after High School, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E-Verify employer.