Material Handler

Material Handling Systems; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company, where you will play a crucial role in the Assembly Department. This position involves moving materials efficiently, ensuring all parts are delivered accurately, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. With responsibilities ranging from operating forklifts to assisting in training new team members, you'll contribute significantly to the production process. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be able to lift heavy items, and thrive in a fast-paced setting. If you're looking for a role that combines teamwork and independence in a vibrant production environment, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certified with a minimum of 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Move material from Order Consolidation Zones to Assembly Areas.
• Deliver completed parts and maintain inventory organization.

Skills

Positive attitude

Mobility

Forklift operation

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Computer operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Computer terminals

Job description

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery.

Position Summary: Perform duties associated with the Assembly Department and Stock Room Department to achieve performance goals. This position’s primary function will be to move material from the Order Consolidation Zones to the Assembly Areas, stage materials by manufacturing order from priorities set by the Assembly Supervisors and Department Coordinators.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver completed parts and completed orders to area of next operation or designation.
• Be familiar with the part numbering system and part identification.
• Use steel tape measure, weighing and counting equipment, computers, and appropriate handling equipment.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Perform Safety Audits as assigned.
• Ensure Housekeeping.
• Assist in Training new team members.
• Know and follow all lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support and follow company policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings as requested and contribute to problem solving efforts.
• Prepare and stage all material per CI_LOG picking orders, Production Schedules and verbal direction from the Supervisors and Leads.
• Keep inventory in the staging areas and assembly organized.
• Assist with skidding and other indirect functions if needed.
• Maintain Kanban inventory shelves by putting all full bins in their proper location.
• Process parts to their respective destination.
• Perform stock room editing using CI_LOG to maintain an accurate inventory.
• Build skids as needed for Line Shaft, Support Assembly and Roller areas.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have mobility to move around the facilities.
• Operate computer terminals as pertains to production area.
• Lift 50 pounds of customer test products up to 36” above the floor onto conveyor for testing purposes.
• Forklift certified. Minimum of 2 years forklift experience.
• Must be comfortable working on your feet for 8+ hours.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug screen.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a production environment.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations (temperatures, noise, moisture).

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.