Material Handler II (Forklift Operator)

Morcon Tissue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler 2 to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for unloading raw materials and loading finished products while ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative atmosphere where respect and reliability are paramount. If you're motivated and ready to contribute to a team-oriented culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and safety focused.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Unload and deliver raw materials to specified areas in the warehouse.
• Load finished products onto shipping trucks while operating a forklift.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Focus

Positive Attitude

Mechanical Aptitude

Effective Communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

JOB TITLE: Material Handler 2
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISION: Reports to the Shift Leader

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for ensuring the unloading and delivery of all raw materials to specified areas in the warehouse and loading finished product onto shipping trucks, while operating a forklift. A Material Handler 2 is certified in all Material Handler 1 responsibilities and will assist in execution of this work as needed. The ability to manage a fast-paced environment where quality, safety and productivity are key competencies is required. This role is a safety sensitive position and is subject to an increased frequency of random drug testing and stricter safety requirements. Morcon is a team-oriented environment where respect, responsibility, creativity, and reliability is mandatory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all directions from Shift Leader
• Adhere to all Morcon safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to all break schedules
• Inspect forklift and complete inspection checklist on a daily basis
• Maintain dock areas and bay doors in a clean and safe manner
• Maintain shipping and receiving trucking schedule
• Load and/or unload inbound and/or outbound materials or products
• Maintain finished goods and raw material warehouses in an organized, clean, and safe manner including, but not limited to, finished goods, paper, boxes, sleeves, bags, tape, shrink wrap and pallets
• Pick up and wrap finished product pallets from production floor
• Transfer all finished product pallets to warehouse and stage them in the designated row
• Organize, wrap, and transfer unused raw material from production floor into inventory when a product changeover occurs
• Complete product transfer forms and submit at end of each shift
• Unload, stack and wrap finished good containers, as needed
• Restack and rewrap finished product pallets, as needed
• Support in the execution of roll changes as needed
• Perform other duties as required, including assisting with Material Handling responsibilities
• Flexible to work overtime hours when needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be safety focused
• Must be energetic with a positive attitude
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must be highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team
• Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
• Availability to work any shift
• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse work environment
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to stand, walk, push, pull, twist and bend regularly to complete job tasks
• Use of hands and arms in packing the finished product
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to 3 hours
• Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment as assigned is required.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. With my signature below, I attest that I can perform the essential functions of the job without any accommodation.