Material Handler - Forklift Driver / 1st Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Driver for their Forest City facility. In this full-time position, the candidate will handle material movement, inventory transactions, and ensure safety protocols are followed. The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and relevant forklift experience, along with a commitment to a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• One year of lift truck experience (stand up or sit down).
• Valid North Carolina Drivers license.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all material movement and related computer transactions.
• Maintain safety standards and provide communication between shifts.
• Participate in plant improvement projects.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to use RF scanning equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Requisition ID: 44449

Job Location(s):

Forest City, NC, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

The Material Handler/Forklift Driver in the Forest City NC plant reports directly to the Sr. SCM Analyst, and is responsible for movement of materials to prepare for operation, inventory transactions, improving inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving of product, and filling in at different positions when needed.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

Maintain a safe work environment and use proper safety devices as provided. Abide by and actively promote all facility safety guidelines and quality procedures.

Responsible for all material movement and related computer transactions.

Keep material supplied to the extruders and braiders.

Assure FIFO is being practiced and warehouse inventory management.

Responsible for cycle counts when assigned.

When needed, will travel of offsite warehouse in company vehicle to unload/ load trucks and retrieve material needed for plant operations. Also, must travel outdoors on forklift to retrieve packaging or chemicals needed.

Maintain a channel of communication between management and departmental personnel on shift cross-over.

Maintain 5-S Standards in work area.

Actively participate in plant improvement projects and teams.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required (Basic) Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Valid North CarolinaDrivers license

One (1) year of lift truck experience (stand up or sit down)

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Must be local – no relocation offere

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Job Criteria

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to use RF scanning equipment

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.