Material Handler - 1st Shift | Forklift-Ready & Cross-Train

Summit Polymers; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Material Handler to oversee the handling and storage of materials for all departments and to perform warehouse duties including operation of material handling equipment and fork trucks. Responsibilities include labeling, shipping/receiving, and inventory tasks.

The role requires the ability to obtain a forklift license per OSHA and physical capabilities to lift up to 60 pounds, with cross-training across warehouse functions and emphasis on safety and housekeeping in

Qualifications

• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• Must be able to obtain forklift license per OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary product and material to production departments as needed.
• Weigh and label product as needed.
• Return product to proper storage locations per KanBan system.
• Shrink wrap finished parts and place in proper storage location.
• Remove KanBans from empty purchased product containers and place on proper KanBan board.
• Cross-train in other warehouse functions and perform those functions when necessary.
• Perform housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Education

Forklift license (OSHA)

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Summit Polymers is seeking a Material Handler to oversee the handling and storage of materials for all departments and to perform warehouse duties including operation of material handling equipment and fork trucks. Responsibilities include labeling, shipping/receiving, and inventory tasks.

The role requires the ability to obtain a forklift license per OSHA and physical capabilities to lift up to 60 pounds, with cross-training across warehouse functions and emphasis on safety and housekeeping in