Material Handler - 2nd Shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

Plochman Career; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Plochman Career is seeking an hourly Warehouse/Forklift Operator to report to the Plant Manager. You will operate a lift truck, receive, store, and ship finished goods to customers and warehouses, and maintain safety and housekeeping.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic knowledge of a manufacturing environment, strong communication and teamwork, self-direction, and flexibility to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and move raw materials and finished goods.
• Receive incoming materials and store them according to procedures.
• Inspect quality of incoming materials and log results in the system.
• Enter receipt and shipment transactions into the computer system.
• Prepare UPS shipments and maintain warehouse housekeeping.
• Rotate raw materials and ensure safety and compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-directed

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This is an hourly position that reports to the Plant Manager and this position is responsible to operate (drive) a lift truck and responsible for receiving, locating and storing raw materials and shipping finished product to customers and warehouses.

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

• Receive incoming materials in a manner consistent with receiving & safety procedures.
• Inspect and evaluate quality of incoming materials, report findings into computer-based system.
• Locate, store and enter receipt transactions into computer-based system.
• Locate & transfer all finished product from storage to dock for shipping.
• Enter all customer shipments / warehouse transfers into the computer-based tracking system.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the warehouse areas.
• Rotate raw materials.
• Prepare UPS shipments.
• Understand and follow all standards, food safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Effective verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work well with others in the company.
• Self directed with a great attitude.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices.