Material Handler/Forklift Operator 1st Shift (H)

Eco Pack; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eco Pack is seeking a Warehouse Clerk at the Hamilton location to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient plant operation. Responsibilities include unloading/loading trailers with a forklift, inspecting materials, and collaborating with the Production Team to move material and finished goods safely.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must read/write/speak/understand English.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and perform basic math.
• Experience operating forklifts and handling pallets.

Responsibilities

• Load trailers accurately with finished product.
• Unload raw material from trailers.
• Transfer rolls of paper from warehouse to production floor.
• Identify defects in raw material; notify supervisor.
• Test raw materials using equipment.
• Inventory control with equipment and Excel.

Skills

Forklift operation

Trailer loading

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organization

Basic math

Reading/writing English

Warehouse experience

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power Industrial Truck

Job description

1st Shift 8AM-4:30PM, Hamilton Location

Position Purpose

Responsible for keeping the manufacturing plant clean, safe and operational at all times. They must have strong organizational skills to unload and load trailers with a forklift. Have a good eye for detail to notice any defects in final product and defects with raw material. Teamwork is essential to being a plant material handler. Responsible for collaborating with Production Team to move material and finished product smoothly and safely. Work independently to accomplish tasks around the plant assigned by Plant Manager.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED diploma.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic math computations as needed.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Clerk or similar role
• Prior experience working in a warehouse
• Ability to operate forklifts and other heavy machinery

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 months previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Power Industrial Truck experience.
• Good understanding of how inventory works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with raw material or finished product.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Load trailers accurately with finished product.
• Unload raw material from trailers.
• Ability to transfer rolls of paper from warehouse to production floor.
• Recognize defects in raw material and quickly notify supervisor.
• Use equipment to test raw materials.
• Inventory control of the warehouse using equipment and excel spreadsheets.
• Establish a working relationship with Production Team to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
• Set an example of a clean worksite to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely.
• Be an example of the company’s safety and quality guidelines.
• Other miscellaneous duties assigned by management.

Additional Tasks

• Treats all Eco Pack stakeholders with dignity and respect.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect staff and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected production information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Reports any retaliation or discrimination to Human Resources or Plant Manager.
• Participate and train in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the plant's emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to Plant Manager.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and safety competency.
• Follow all plant established safety guidelines.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Ability to work under conditions such as heat and cold.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 75lbs.

As a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned by the Plant Manager. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on the Production Team by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This job description will be reviewed and/or revised by the Plant Manager annually and as needed.

Individual performance will be evaluated using the following scale:

1. Unsatisfactory: Achieves results which are far less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated.
2. Needs Improvement: Achieves results which are less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated. Exhibits the potential to become a competent performer. May be new to job or need skill development.
3. Meets Standards: Achieves results which meet the standards identified for the performance factors rated. This rating is the expected level of performance.
4. Exceeds Standards: Achieves results which usually exceed the standards identified for the performance factors rated.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Civil Rights Commission of Ohio, it is the policy of Eco Pack to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [include name and/or department, telephone, and e-mail address].