Material Handler - Forklift Certified, Day Shift

Vermeer; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Piedmont, SC is hiring a Material Handler for first shift. You will store and distribute materials throughout the manufacturing facility using various material handling equipment. Read production and shipping orders, move items to designated areas, open boxes, and label materials.

You will also weigh or count items and support 5S workplace improvements. Standards include forklift certification, clear communication, basic Glovia use, and the ability to handle multiple tasks

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Vermeer forklift certification as required for the work location.
• Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic functions in Glovia.
• Ability to perform problem solving techniques.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to assess, evaluate, and carry out appropriate action for a given situation.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to designated areas throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Open boxes, crates, and other containers. Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to documented standard work, or predetermined sequence.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for material, tools, or other stock items and distribute to production work areas.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure conformance to standard work and company policy.
• Drive forklift or other material handling vehicles when necessary.
• Support 5S/workplace organization goals of the department and offer suggestions and make improvements that achieve the department’s performance board metrics.

Skills

Forklift certification

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Tools

Glovia

Job description

Vermeer Corporation in Piedmont, SC is hiring a Material Handler for first shift. You will store and distribute materials throughout the manufacturing facility using various material handling equipment. Read production and shipping orders, move items to designated areas, open boxes, and label materials.

You will also weigh or count items and support 5S workplace improvements. Standards include forklift certification, clear communication, basic Glovia use, and the ability to handle multiple tasks