Material Handler (Laser Department), 1st Shift

GH Metal Solutions, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Metal Solutions, Inc. in Fort Payne, AL is seeking a reliable forklift operator to support production by loading and unloading materials, staging supplies, and ensuring accurate placement for assembly.

You will follow safety protocols and help maintain a clean, organized work area while contributing to on-time delivery to OEM partners. Requirements include at least 1 year of forklift experience, the ability to read blueprints and work orders, basic measurement skills, and willingness to

Qualifications

• 1 year of forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders with basic measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to load/unload, stage, and move materials.
• Inspects, labels, and documents finished goods for shipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and follows safety procedures.
• Replenishes supplies and ensures correct counts and materials.
• Supports production by meeting established output standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Reading work orders

Measurement instruments

Job description

Location/Org Data : Logo

Job Summary

The Fabrication job family ensures an environment of continuous improvement exists in the organizations production processes, operating procedures and workflows in order to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. General areas of responsibility include producing products for OEM partners; developing quality objectives; documenting procedures; implementing and measuring quality measurements; delivering training; and leading the organization through industry quality certification processes.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Reaching

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Operates forklift during routine duties and maintains excellence of a safety-first culture.
• Loads/Unloads, receives, inspects, and stages materials, scrap, packaging, metal, and other supplies as needed to maintain production processes.
• Removes finished products from the production areas ensuring proper identification, banding, and labeling to meet customer specifications.
• Responsible for replenishing supplies in assigned areas or at the direction of support personnel.
• Ensures finished goods are properly documented for shipment and/or verifying that received goods are correct in product and count.
• Ensures operation of equipment by following preventative maintenance policies and procedures and timely reporting of needed changes and repairs.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Ensures materials to be moved are within stated guidelines for forklift capacity.
• Meet established production standards for the department.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Required Skills

• 1 year of experience as a forklift operator a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, work orders, and use various measuring instruments is preferred. Development for these skills provided through in-house training.