Material Handler

FXI; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FXI is hiring a forklift operator at our Longview, Washington facility. The role moves material to balance and flow through the department while prioritizing productivity and safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma, certified forklift license, valid driver’s license, and basic math skills to count foam components and read a tape measure. This is an on-site role with a pay range of $19–$21 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Certified Forklift License; Valid Driver's License.
• Basic math skills to count foam components and read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift.
• Move and scan material to proper locations.
• Load/unload carousel.
• Assist with inventory and maintain organized stacks.
• Scan material to correct locations and monitor inventories.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Our Longview, Washington facility is a nonunion manufacturing plant with approximately 30 employees. The site specializes in producing polyurethane foam and other foam products. As a key location within FXI's manufacturing network, the Longview plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.

Pay Range: $19-21/hour

BASIC FUNCTION:

Move material to designated areas maintaining balance and flow through department while keeping productivity and safety a priority.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate forklift.
• Move and scan material to proper location in work area.
• Load/unload carousel.
• Assist with inventory.
• Maintain neat and orderly stacks of buns and or materials.
• Scan material to correct location(s)
• Control and monitor inventories (buns, racks, & finished parts)
• Review daily inventory report (901) verifying un-located material.
• Unload/load trailers as needed.
• Verify conformance to specifications using a tape measure.
• Follow 5-S and Safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION:

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this task successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified Forklift License; Valid Driver's License.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must use basic math skills to count foam components; Ability to read a tape measure in increments of 1/16 or more.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to solve problems in a practical manner.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic computer skills preferred, but not required.

QUALITY: Monitors own work to ensure quality.

QUANTITY: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

SAFETY & SECURITY: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

ATTENDANCE/PUNTUALITY: Is consistently at work and on time. Ability to work overtime as required.

DEPENDABILITY: Follows instructions, responds to management directions; Takes responsibility for own actions.

INITIATIVE: Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No supervisor responsibilities with this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent average lifting 26lbs. - 50lbs. packaging supplies, empty pallets, & foam
• Heavy pushing/pulling 50lbs. - 80lbs. blocks of foam

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working indoors in a production area with no exposure to outside elements
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate

G. General Quality Requirements

• Read, Understand and be trained on all related standard operating procedure and work instructions to perform tasks successfully and meet customer and QMS requirements.
• For specific quality expectations for this position, reference related SOP's and work instructions
• Be qualified to use appropriate measurement device(s) such as ruler, caliper, tape measure, to verify product acceptance and proper machine operation.
• Constant visual inspection of materials and product to ensure acceptance
• Set aside any material or product that does not meet specification for disposition by appropriate personnel (supervisor, quality representative)

General Safety Requirements

Fork truck certification, Safety glasses, & follow appropriate safe work practices.