Material Handler - Forklift

Freudenberg Group; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in the United States is seeking a warehouse associate to unload, inspect, and store shipments, and to pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment.

The role emphasizes safe operation of forklifts and pallet jacks, adherence to safety procedures, inventory control, and maintaining a clean, organized facility.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).

Responsibilities

• Unload and inspect incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Store products in designated locations with proper organization and rotation to minimize damage and spoilage.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment according to company guidelines and customer requirements.
• Prepare shipping documents and labels, and load outbound shipments onto delivery vehicles.
• Inspect products for defects or discrepancies and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized, including disposing of waste and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

Material handling equipment safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Receiving Shipments: Unload and inspect incoming shipments, verifying the accuracy of the delivered goods against purchase orders and packing slips.
Inventory Management: Store products in designated locations, ensuring proper organization and rotation to minimize damage and spoilage.
Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment according to company guidelines and customer requirements.
Shipping: Prepare shipping documents and labels, and load outbound shipments onto delivery vehicles.
Quality Control: Inspect products for defects or discrepancies, and report any issues to the supervisor.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Safety: Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Maintenance: Keep the warehouse clean and organized, including disposing of waste and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications:

Previous warehouse experience is a plus.
Basic knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.
Ability to operate material handling equipment safely (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.