Material Handler

Forbo Management; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems is seeking a Material Handler in Huntersville, NC to support production schedules by moving belting material with a forklift or crane and maintaining accurate inventory records.

You will read and interpret order specifications, retag materials, and ensure materials are available where needed while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Ability to read/interpret written order specs in English and metric units.
• Ability to independently and safely set up machinery and operate tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/crane to move belting material within fabrication area.
• Retag and relocate belting material as needed and ensure availability per order.
• Read order forms and inventory tags; enter data and maintain records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Data entry

Reading order forms

Education

GED or High School diploma

Tools

Siegling training completion

Order form interpretation tools

Inventory tagging/locating

Job description

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Material Handler

Regular Full-Time Huntersville, NC- CMC, Huntersville, NC, US

About Company:

About us

Since 1919, we at Forbo Movement Systems have been the specialists for high-quality conveyor and processing belts, versatile plastic modular belts, homogeneous conveyor belts, efficient power transmission belts and precise timing and flat belts. Our innovative solutions for production, material flow and logistics contribute significantly to the competitiveness of our customers. In addition to our focus on quality and innovation, we consistently focus on sustainability. Through continuous improvements, we also support the sustainability efforts of our customers.

Under minimum supervision, work safely and efficiently to meet production schedules and quality standards by performing Slitting processes and operating necessary equipment.

• Operate Forklift / crane to transport belting material within the fabrication area
• Ensure proper material is available when and where needed as indicated on order form
• Ability to understand order form
• Properly retag belting material as necessary
• Accurately assign new location numbers as necessary
• Return material to its proper inventory rack location
• Regular & predictable attendance
• Perform other duties as necessary
• Ability to read and understand order forms and inventory control tags indicating article and location numbers
• - Ability to independently and safely operate standard forklift, crane, 4-way lift
• - Satisfactory completion of required Siegling training programs
• - Working knowledge of basic computer applications for data entry
• - Must be able to frequently and independently lift up to 75 lbs. and maneuver large rolls of belting material weight in excess 500 lbs.

Position requires, but is not limited to the following demands/factors:

PHYSICAL:

• -Occasional to frequent heavy lifting of belting material weighing up to at least 50 lbs.
• -Continuous standing and walking
• -Frequent handling, pulling, and pushing using medium force
• -Occasional stooping, crouching, reaching and twisting
• -Occasional, light pressure use of hand-arm and leg-foot controls to operate machinery and equipment
• -Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less to be able to accurately read printed workshop order form and perform precision work involving exact measurements of length, width and thickness of various belting material
• -Hear and speak clearly and distinctly to understand and verbally communicate with co-workers and others

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• -Works around and with cutting tools, forklifts, and other machinery which could cause cuts, abrasions, bruises, burns or fractures to hands and other body parts
• -Possible exposure to chemical vapors/odors
• -Humidity level, 50 - 55%

QUALIFICATIONS

• GED or High School equivalent
• Ability to read and understand written order specifications in English and the Metric system
• Ability to independently and safely set up necessary machinery and operate related tools/equipment

It is the policy of Forbo Movement Systems to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law