Material Handler: Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

thyssenkrupp Materials NA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move raw materials, finished products and equipment on the warehouse floor using a forklift, under direct supervision.

The role involves loading and unloading trucks, selecting and packing orders, performing cycle counts, inspecting forklifts, and supporting safety, ISO and 6S initiatives. First shift pay up to $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write English (in Quebec, must read and write French).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. for 100 feet.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Must be able to sit for long periods and perform bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and grasping motions.
• Safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, finished products, and equipment on the warehouse floor using a forklift.
• Load and unload trucks; verify items loaded/unloaded.
• Select, pack, and prepare orders; may cut orders on Kaltenbach saw.
• Perform cycle counts and identify defective material.
• Inspect forklift at start of shift and report issues.
• Support health, safety, ISO and 6S initiatives.

Skills

Forklift experience

Reading & writing English

Physical ability (lift 70 lbs)

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

thyssenkrupp Materials NA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move raw materials, finished products and equipment on the warehouse floor using a forklift, under direct supervision.

The role involves loading and unloading trucks, selecting and packing orders, performing cycle counts, inspecting forklifts, and supporting safety, ISO and 6S initiatives. First shift pay up to $25.00 per hour.