Material Handler (Laser Department), 2nd Shift

Reliance, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Fort Payne, AL is seeking a dependable forklift operator to support production in a fabrication environment. You will load/unload, stage materials, and ensure accurate inventory and safe handling of goods.

Candidates should have at least 1 year forklift experience, be able to read blueprints and work orders, and use measurement tools. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and meeting daily production standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift operator preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders; use measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to load/unload, stage materials, and move supplies.
• Inspects and counts materials, ensures correct labeling and documentation.
• Maintains safe, clean work area and supports production in the fabrication environment.
• Follows preventative maintenance policies and reports needed repairs.
• Meets established production standards and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Summary

The Fabrication job family ensures an environment of continuous improvement exists in the organization’s 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), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), 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

1. Operates forklift during routine duties and maintains excellence of a safety-first culture.
2. Loads/Unloads, receives, inspects, and stages materials, scrap, packaging, metal, and other supplies as needed to maintain production processes.
3. Removes finished products from the production areas ensuring proper identification, banding, and labeling to meet customer specifications.
4. Responsible for replenishing supplies in assigned areas or at the direction of support personnel.
5. Ensures finished goods are properly documented for shipment and/or verifying that received goods are correct in product and count.
6. Ensures operation of equipment by following preventative maintenance policies and procedures and timely reporting of needed changes and repairs.
7. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
8. Ensures materials to be moved are within stated guidelines for forklift capacity.
9. Meet established production standards for the department.
10. Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
11. Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
12. 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.