Material Handler

AtWork!; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwork in Rockford, TN, is seeking an experienced forklift operator and Material Handler to move raw materials, in-process and finished goods through the production workflow. Responsibilities include pulling orders, staging materials, unloading shipments, and using a crane or forklift to meet production needs.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, teamwork, clear communication, and organization. Shifts are 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday, at $16 per hour, with opportunities to grow in a

Qualifications

• The candidate should be self-starter and possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be a team player and have good communication, interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented focus.
• Strong organization and prioritizing are necessary traits for this position.
• Sit Down Forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Move and stage goods as they flow through the production process
• Locates material and supplies by pulling and verifying materials/supplies listed on production orders
• Maintains in-process inventory in WIP area by locating goods according to production schedule
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, wrapping, and placing materials and supplies in stock
• Ensure machines are fully stocked with in-process goods and relocating finished orders to make room for next order
• Unloading flatbeds and containers as incoming shipments arrive with raw material and follow material receiving instructions
• Use TransAction inventory system to place finished goods into system
• Communicate with operators as to what their needs are in regards to In-process goods, containers, and order status
• Utilize overhead cranes, pallet jacks and forklifts to move the necessary materials through production process
• Assist in maintaining the shop floor in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
• Remove scrap materials and refuse from work floor daily

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Sit-Down Forklift experience

Tools

TransAction inventory system

Overhead crane

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

7am-3: 30pm Monday-Friday $16 per hour

We are immediately looking for a experienced forklift operator. The primary duty of a Material Handler is to move raw material, in-process and finished goods from their current queue to the next stage of the process. The Material Handler maintains production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials/supplies and staging finished product. This includes the utilization of a crane and/or forklift to meet these goals.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move and stage goods as they flow through the production process
• Locates material and supplies by pulling and verifying materials/supplies listed on production orders
• Maintains in-process inventory in WIP area by locating goods according to production schedule
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, wrapping, and placing materials and supplies in stock
• Ensure machines are fully stocked with in-process goods and relocating finished orders to make room for next order
• Unloading flatbeds and containers as incoming shipments arrive with raw material and follow material receiving instructions
• Use TransAction inventory system to place finished goods into system
• Communicate with operators as to what their needs are in regards to In-process goods, containers, and order status
• Utilize overhead cranes, pallet jacks and forklifts to move the necessary materials through production process
• Assist in maintaining the shop floor in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
• Remove scrap materials and refuse from work floor daily

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate should be self-starter and possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be a team player and have good communication, interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented focus.
• Strong organization and prioritizing are necessary traits for this position.
• Sit Down Forklift experience