Material Handler - 1st Shift (Forklift)

Alfa Laval Corporate AB; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Richmond is seeking a 1st shift Warehouse Worker to join our Materials Handling team. You will pick and deliver materials to workstations, address internal requests, and support daily operations to keep workflow running smoothly.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in Materials, basic computer skills, and forklift operation or overhead crane experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in Materials preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver necessary materials to appropriate workstations or locations efficiently and responsively.
• Address internal department requests for material delivery promptly to maintain workflow continuity.
• Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader / Team Manager, utilizing Standard Operating Procedures as a base.
• Assists Team Lead and Team Manager with administrative and operational tasks, including coordination and reporting.
• Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment, etc.) to Digital Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager.
• Be active and engaged in the Daily Status Board Meetings by explaining the deviations and propose solutions.
• Cross train in multiple pick units to provide flexible support and enhance operational efficiency.
• Review & suggest improvements for the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventory etc.) elimination opportunities and drive continuous improvements.
• Engaged in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve high 5S Standard and Sustain it.
• Use the downtime efficiently to learn the new processes & run improvements from the status board activities.
• Get certified in and safely operate forklifts and manlifts to transport material, equipment, or product as required. Will be expected to work at varying heights.
• Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.
• Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ years experience in Materials

Basic desk top computer skills

Basic math and tape measure reading

Prior manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation certification

Overhead crane experience

Job description

Alfa Laval in Richmond is seeking a 1st shift Warehouse Worker to join our Materials Handling team. You will pick and deliver materials to workstations, address internal requests, and support daily operations to keep workflow running smoothly.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in Materials, basic computer skills, and forklift operation or overhead crane experience preferred.