Material Handler/Forklift Operator- Weekend Shift

Kut and Kill Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sioux Falls is looking for a Material Handler to ensure safe and efficient material movement throughout the warehouse and manufacturing areas. The position involves inventory management, collaboration with production staff, and maintaining safe work practices. Forklift certification will be necessary, along with a positive attitude and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and tools.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Move and store materials throughout the factory and warehouse.
• Accurately record transactions and identify materials.
• Maintain a focus on safe practices and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Dependability

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or higher education preferred

Job description

Shift Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am to 7:30 pm - Work 36 hours and get paid for 40.

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 an inbound freight department is 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.