Material Handler: Forklift & Materials Flow Specialist

ColorMasters, LLC; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colormasters, LLC is seeking a forklift operator for our Alabama production facility. You will load and unload material, move finished goods with a pallet jack, maintain storage organization, and support supply of materials to converting machines while adhering to safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of forklift experience, ability to read manuals, and good verbal and written English communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; maintenance and electrical experience
• 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 required 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
• Detailed
• Self-motivated
• Safety conscious

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material safely and efficiently using forklifts without damaging materials
• Maintain storage area organization
• Review production schedules to determine required stock for each press
• Operate forklift to retrieve materials from storage 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 reports
• Analyze and plan most efficient utilization of available space
• Monitor raw stock levels and notify designated personnel of shortages
• 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

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Reading manuals

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Maintenance and electrical experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Colormasters, LLC is seeking a forklift operator for our Alabama production facility. You will load and unload material, move finished goods with a pallet jack, maintain storage organization, and support supply of materials to converting machines while adhering to safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of forklift experience, ability to read manuals, and good verbal and written English communication.