Material Handler | Forklift & Inventory Control

DeKalb Health; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Albertville, AL is seeking a forklift operator to load/unload materials, manage stock, and support converting lines. You will review production schedules, maintain storage, and ensure availability of materials on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year forklift experience, can read manuals, and communicate in English. Must be 18+, legally eligible to work in the U.S., and able to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 1+ years' experience operating a forklift.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work scheduled hours and overtime.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated.
• Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material in a safe and efficient manner without causing any damage to material by using forklifts.
• Maintain storage area organization.
• Review production schedules to determine required stock for each press.
• Operate forklift to retrieve materials from storage locations and transport to the appropriate area.
• Ensure adequate quantities are available for each job.
• Return unused stock to storage.
• Supply converting machines with required materials.
• Remain aware of the status of converting jobs and prepare/submit status report.
• Analyze and plan most efficient utilization of available space.
• Monitor raw stock levels and notify appropriate designated personnel of shortages for scheduled jobs.
• Notify remote warehouse of stock transfer needs.
• Take physical counts of roll stock.
• Maintain rejected raw stock and prepare for return to vendors.
• Receive shipments of raw stock: unload trucks; verify quantities; prepare required documents; place rolls into storage.
• Using a pallet jack to move finished goods to designated location.
• Ensure lines are set up for schedule changes.
• Maintain material supplies to machines.
• Visually inspects closures before sealing containers.
• Documentation of production paperwork.
• Packaging and tagging of product.
• Disposal of scrap into proper containers.
• General housekeeping duties performed throughout shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Reading manuals

Teamwork / independent work

Safety conscious

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DeKalb Health in Albertville, AL is seeking a forklift operator to load/unload materials, manage stock, and support converting lines. You will review production schedules, maintain storage, and ensure availability of materials on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year forklift experience, can read manuals, and communicate in English. Must be 18+, legally eligible to work in the U.S., and able to work overtime as needed.