Material Handler 1st and 2nd shifts

Welch Packaging; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging is seeking a Warehouse – Forklift/Clamp Truck Operator to load and unload materials, operate equipment, and maintain organized docks. You will receive rollstock, move raw materials, and assist teammates to keep production flowing on 1st and 2nd shifts.

Responsibilities include reading production schedules, performing daily safety checks, and documenting material flows. Must have forklift experience, basic math, and good communication skills to thrive in a busy warehouse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience and clamp truck training preferred.
• Must be able to read, write English and perform basic math.
• Follow safety procedures and work with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and clamp truck per procedures.
• Receive rollstock and raw materials; unload/load trucks and rail cars.
• Keep warehouse organized and communicate with shifts.
• Inspect and document materials; process, tag, and store items.
• Follow LOTO and safety procedures; perform daily forklift checks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Clamp truck operation

Reading English

Tape measure reading

Mathematical calculations

Communication

Time management

Organization

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

Job description

Description

1st Shift - Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

2nd shift - Monday - Thursday 3:00 pm to 1:00 am

Summary

Operate clamp truck and forklift equipment to company standards. Receive rollstock and other raw materials by company procedures. Unload and load trucks and rail cars as necessary. Operate Bander, Hand Bander, and Conveyor Line as needed. Assisting Material Handlers, Shipping Personnel, Clamp Drivers and keeping warehouse organized

Essential Functions

• Work Safely – report all unsafe conditions and or near misses immediately to your Supervisor.
• Report any property damage that occurred while you were on the lift, regardless of how insignificant it may seem.
• Maintain a clean work area – keep docks picked up, aisle ways clean and swept, bander area clean and empty trash as required.
• Keep all converting equipment lines full, machines should not wait on product.
• Able to read and understand the production schedule – keeps Supervisor informed in advance of issues.
• Work efficiently, handling bales only once, minimizing any fork lift damage.
• Cut and remove banding and dunnage for machines as directed
• Operate and maintain fork truck equipment as required.
• Perform Fork Lift inspection daily at the beginning of your shift as required by OSHA
• Communicate all relevant information to oncoming shift prior to leaving.
• Follow all LOTO procedures for loading and unloading trailers.
• Process, tag, and store incoming raw materials as required.
• Inspects all incoming and outgoing product and supplies and document for defects.
• Inventory and organize finished products.
• Perform all documentation as assigned, i.e. load verification form.
• Shred waste materials – be sure to properly weigh and identify load.
• Operate plant PC’s and appropriate systems to complete assigned tasks.
• Enter Maintenance Work Requests– for Safety, Scheduled and Unscheduled tasks as needed.
• Rework any bales or pallets of finished goods that have been spilled or are potentially unsafe.
• Work with other Fork Lift drivers as a team and communicate accordingly.
• Follow plant procedures on tracking waste bales; place all quarantined product into quarantine area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Prior forklift experience required.
• Must be able to pass basic forklift and clamp truck training.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Specific Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.
• Active learning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and communicate with team members.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to climb up and down into a forklift or clamp truck to operate safely
• The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to ambient temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met to employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.