Material Handler – Forklift, Inventory & Hazardous Waste

Vactor, Inc.; Ancona (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free workplace

Job summary

Vactor Mfg. Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage inventory records, operation of pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment, and to stock, pick, pack and receive items for the stores inventory.

The role requires basic math, clerical/data entry skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Forklift certification or commitment to become certified is required, with opportunity to cross-train across shipping/receiving/stores functions.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Some clerical and computer skills, data entry, legible numbers, and writing skills required.
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs. required.
• Forklift certification or commitment to become certified is required.
• Ability to cross train in all functional responsibilities of the shipping/receiving/stores operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain inventory records.
• Operate power lift and/or forklift, power saw, and other equipment including narrow aisle equipment and other material handling equipment.
• Stock, pick, pack, and receive items into and out of stores inventory.
• Maintain accuracy of computerized inventory records.
• Some overtime may be required.
• Maintain a safe, clean workplace.
• Complete an Annual Hazardous Waste Management Training (C&P area only)
• Duties include:
• Knowing which materials are hazardous waste.
• Add or remove hazardous waste into accumulation containers or tanks.
• Transfer hazardous waste to or from accumulation points.
• Respond to spills, fires or explosion of hazardous waste by Notification of Management ONLY.
• Sign necessary hazardous waste manifests if authorized by management.
• Inspect hazardous waste accumulation areas.
• Operate and work at central accumulation points.
• Conduct task involving occupational exposure to hazardous waste.
• Proper labeling, storage and handling of hazardous waste.

Skills

Basic math

Clerical skills

Data entry

Writing skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Forklift certification

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Vactor Mfg. Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage inventory records, operation of pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment, and to stock, pick, pack and receive items for the stores inventory.

The role requires basic math, clerical/data entry skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Forklift certification or commitment to become certified is required, with opportunity to cross-train across shipping/receiving/stores functions.