Material Handler: Forklift & Material Flow Expert

Fontana; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Pay increases every 6 months

2 weeks paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Bonus programs

Day 1 health/dental/vision insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Fontana is seeking a Material Handler in Frankfort, IN to support the Packaging Department. Responsibilities include moving materials, loading/unloading, staging, and ensuring safety and quality checks are completed.

This role requires experience with industrial forklifts and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 1 year in a manufacturing or distribution environment, including stand-up/sit-down forklift operation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• 1 year working in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution center environment.
• Mobile equipment experience including stand-up and sit-down fork trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jacks and other equipment to move material safely.
• Load and unload products and supplies.
• Open and close dock doors and dock plates following all safety requirements.
• Stage material from receiving area to designated storage locations.
• Select and stage products for customer orders at the pack cells.
• Stage packed product from pack cells to the designated area.
• Stage supplies for customer orders.
• Place product on hold when necessary to designated hold area.
• Complete all job related quality, safety, and material checks.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

OT willingness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Fontana is seeking a Material Handler in Frankfort, IN to support the Packaging Department. Responsibilities include moving materials, loading/unloading, staging, and ensuring safety and quality checks are completed.

This role requires experience with industrial forklifts and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 1 year in a manufacturing or distribution environment, including stand-up/sit-down forklift operation.