Material Handler (50391)

Merritt Aluminum Products Company; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aluminum products is seeking a Night Shift Material Handler in Fort Lupton, CO. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture aimed at growth. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, ensuring quality work, and adhering to safety standards while contributing to production efficiency.

Benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Relevant experience operating forklifts and plant equipment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and production schedules.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently move products and materials.
• Accurately follow work instructions to deliver correct materials.
• Identify process improvements to enhance production efficiency.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Fort Lupton, CO

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Swing

Night Shift Material Handler

Have you ever worked for a two-time ‘Best Company to Work for in Colorado’ winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel?

Why Merritt Aluminum Products?

In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes:

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available
• Voluntary long term & short-term disability
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match

The hiring range for this position is $20-$23,depending on experience.

The Forklift / Material Handling position is responsible for safely and efficiently moving products and materials throughout Company facilities to support production.

Key responsibilities include producing high quality work according to work instructions, meeting daily work schedules, safely operating forklifts and other plant equipment, demonstrating strong knowledge of production processes, plant organization and continuous improvement.

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Key Responsibilities

Quality of Work
• Accurately follows work instructions to deliver the correct materials and quantities to all locations
• Prevents any product damage during transport, loading and unloading
• Works efficiently and independently with minimal supervision

Work Schedules
• Completes all assigned tasks according to the daily production schedule
• Identifies the most efficient way to safely complete their scheduled assignments
• Displays reliable attendance and schedules time-off with advance notice

Regulations & Safety
• No preventable accidents while operating Company forklifts and material handling equipment
• Maintains safe work habits by following all Company safety standards and procedures
• Aware of their surroundings and minimizes potential hazards or dangerous situations

Production Knowledge
• Displays the basic manufacturing process knowledge needed to complete all assigned tasks
• Cross trained to skillfully operate a variety of material handling and other production equipment

Maintenance & Organization
• Takes good care of Company forklifts and equipment under their responsibility
• Follows all preventative maintenance procedures according to schedule and inspects equipment to proactively identify needed repairs
• Organized with all required documentation related to work orders and deliveries

Process Improvements
• Identifies and suggests ways for the Company to improve the efficiency and quality of production
• Effectively assists with implementing and supporting improvements to production processes

Core Values

INTEGRITY
• Exhibits honesty and integrity
• Maintains appropriate personal behavior
• Able to admit mistakes and learn from them

TRUST
• Honors commitments
• Maintains regular attendance
• Requires minimal supervision

EXCELLENCE
• Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values
• Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance

RESPECT
• Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization
• Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others
• Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers

TEAM WORK
• Works cooperatively in group/team environments
• Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers
• Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement

Qualifications

Requirements

Educational and experience requirements include:

• Relevant experience operating forklifts and other plant equipment and/or training in a related
• vocational program
• Proven ability to consistently meet production schedules
• Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job
• Basic math and problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic and consistent attendance
• Proven ability to recommend process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to maintain organization and stay up-to-date with preventative equipment maintenance

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, to assist with executing the company's business model, promoting the company's culture, mission and values