Material Handler

Colormasters,-LLC; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Colormasters, LLC is seeking a warehouse forklift operator in Alabama to load and unload materials, maintain stock, and support production schedules.

The role requires at least 1 year of forklift experience, a High School diploma, and safety-conscious teamwork. Eligible to work in the U.S. and able to read manuals; experience with pallets and inventory is a plus. This is an on-site, non-exempt position with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years forklift experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Safety conscious and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material using forklifts.
• Maintain storage area organization.
• Review production schedules to determine required stock for each press.
• Operate forklift to retrieve materials from storage locations and transport to the appropriate area.
• Ensure adequate quantities are available for each job.
• Return unused stock to storage.
• Supply converting machines with required materials.
• Monitor raw stock levels and notify designated personnel of shortages.
• Take physical counts of roll stock.
• Unload shipments and verify quantities for storage.
• Move finished goods using a pallet jack.
• Document production paperwork and packaging tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Safety minded

Reading manuals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Maintenance and electrical experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Base Pay $16.00 - $16.80 / Hour
• Job Category Shipping/Receiving
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Load and unload material in a safe and efficient manner without causing any damage to material by using forklifts
• Maintain storage area organization
• Review production schedules to determine required stock for each press
• Operate forklift to retrieve materials form storage locations and transport to the appropriate area
• Ensure adequate quantities are available for each job
• Return unused stock to storage
• Supply converting machines with required materials
• Remain aware of the status of converting jobs and prepare/submit status report
• Analyze and plan most efficient utilization of available space
• Monitor raw stock levels and notify appropriate designated personnel of shortages for scheduled jobs
• Notify remote warehouse of stock transfer needs
• Take physical counts of roll stock
• Maintain rejected raw stock and prepare for return to vendors
• Receive shipments of raw stock: unload trucks; verify quantities; prepare required documents; place rolls into storage
• Using a pallet jack to move finished goods to designated location
• Ensure lines are set up for schedule changes
• Maintain material supplies to machines
• Visually inspects closures before sealing containers
• Documentation of production paperwork
• Packaging and tagging of product
• Disposal of scrap into proper containers
• General housekeeping duties performed throughout shift

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations):

• Physical ability to climb and work on or around machinery
• Visual acuity to written material
• Walking, squatting, crouching, turning, twisting, stretching. climbing steps, grabbing, pulling pushing, repetitive movement & bending sometimes in awkward positions
• Typical environment of manufacturing and production facilities
• Exposure includes but is not limited to continuous noise, scent of materials, bright work stations, machinery with moving parts

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, maintenance and electrical experience
• 18 years of age or older
• 1+ years’ experience operating a forklift
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work scheduled hours and required overtime
• Ability to read and understand manuals, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Detailed
• Self-motivated
• Safety conscious

Colormasters, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.