Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Alcom, LLC; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Winslow, ME is seeking a skilled Material Handler responsible for the safe movement of materials. The role involves operating a forklift, maintaining inventory records, and supporting production operations, ensuring a smooth workflow throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• Forklift trained (certification will be required).
• Experience with warehouse and materials flow.
• Ability to communicate issues verbally and in written form.

Responsibilities

• Pulls/replenishes parts and materials as needed.
• Load/unload packages from trucks.
• Properly record transactions and material identification.

Skills

Positive attitude

Inventory systems

Effective memory skills

Dependability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or higher education

Tools

MS-Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY :
This position is responsible for receiving, storing, and moving material throughout the factory, warehouse, stockroom and general premises and assists production operations and other staff as necessary. This includes safe material movement and accurate recordkeeping of all related transactions. Material Handlers must become forklift certified.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main Duties:

Pulls/replenishes parts, raw materials, and other production-related items. Delivers to appropriate areas as required

• Wraps/unwraps, re-packages material as necessary for storage or production needs

• Load/unload packages and pallets from trucks

• Properly record transactions and mark/identify material/product

• Deliver necessary items from the receipt or manufacturing point to the final storage location, avoiding bottlenecks in movement

• Support high emphasis on safe practices

• Cross-train, and provide essential support for all warehouse and stockroom practices

• Recommend improvements to gain efficiency in materials movement and storage

Other Duties:

• Cleaning up debris and clutter in the warehouse, on the production floor, and surrounding premises

• Lifts/collects and appropriately handles loose or stray product

• May help with forklift or stockroom duties as needed.

• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities/Measurements:

• Material handling caused shortages, damage, and root cause/corrective action

• Inventory accuracy in controlled warehouses and line locations

• Turnaround time for parts received at the storage location

• Parts moved per material handling man-hour

• A/P match exceptions reconciliation ratios

Knowledge, Mental Effort, Communication Requirements:

• A positive attitude & pleasant personality

• Ability to accurately work with inventory systems and tools, MS-Office

• Effective memory skills

• Dependability, familiarity with Inventory Systems, tools and practices, MS-Office tools, Procure-to-Pay a plus

• Experience with warehouse and materials flow in a fast-paced, highly customized factory

• Experience in the management of inbound freight department preferred

• Forklift trained (certification will be required)

• Ability to follow directions & a strong willingness to learn

• Ability to communicate issues verbally and in written form

• Above average concentration/intensity

• Above average memory, taking into consideration the amount of responsibility and product value

• Above-average time pressure of decision making

• Normal verbal, non-verbal, and written communication

• High school level general math skills, (High School Diploma or higher education preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence professionally.

• Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, dealers, customers, and the general public.

• Must be a creative thinker to enhance brand image.

• Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.