MATERIAL HANDLER - Outdoor Forklift

Snavely Forest Products; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Medical Benefits Package

ESOP – Employee Owned

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Dental Insurance

401k and Roth 401k

Life & AD&D Insurance

Telehealth

Virtual Physical Therapy

EAP

FSA and HSA

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Snavely Forest Products in Kentucky is seeking a Material Handler to cut, move, and store a variety of materials in a warehouse and yard environment. The role requires maintaining forklift certification and adhering to safety guidelines while supporting inventory accuracy and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include cutting to dimensions, loading/unloading, labeling, scanning, wrapping, cycle counting, and coordinating with team members to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience in a warehouse or yard setting.
• Follow policies and procedures for yard operations, inventory, safety.
• Participate in safety training and use/maintain equipment properly.
• Lead by example with knowledge of the area of expertise.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Forklift operation and material handling.
• Cut product to specified dimensions for shipping.
• Verify quantity and quality of incoming/outgoing deliveries.
• Label/Scan products and store accordingly.
• Identify, pull, and wrap correct products per order.
• Handle returns with documentation and communication.
• Maintain material handling equipment and logs.
• Cycle counting and inventory issue identification.
• Communicate issues like missing or damaged material.
• Keep work areas neat and tidy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift Experience

Forklift Certification

Chainsaw Use

Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Written & Verbal Communication

Job description

Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for cutting, handling, moving, and storing various non-hazardous and hazardous materials within a warehouse and yard facility. The main duties will include, but are not limited to, cutting materials to specific dimensions, picking and packing materials, loading and unloading transport items, recording inventory statuses, and ensuring deliveries properly match purchase orders. You will maintain a current forklift certification and follow all company safety guidelines. This position requires patience and steadiness, along with a teamwork mentality.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Forklift experience
• Cut product to specified dimensions for shipping
• Verify the accuracy of the quantity and quality of incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Label/Scan every product and put it away accordingly
• Identify, pull, and wrap the correct products per the customer order
• Handle returns by completing documentation and other required communication
• Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance and logs
• Cycle counting and identifying any inventory issues
• Communicating issues, including missing or damaged material, as well as material that may have been pulled or received incorrectly.
• Keep work areas neat and tidy
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Forklift Experience
• Follow all policies and procedures in the yard, including sales, inventory, and safety
• Participate in safety training
• Properly use and maintain equipment
• Lead by example, with first-hand knowledge of the area of expertise
• Work well in a group setting
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously

Qualifications:

• Experience with chainsaw use and safety procedures
• Forklift certification
• Knowledge of operating other warehouse machinery
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills to quickly solve issues and/or problems
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed throughout the day

Operating equipment outdoors in variety of weather

Climb, kneel, reach, or bend throughout the day

Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, while performing work

Ability to operate all equipment on site as necessary

Able to withstand environmental temperatures. (Winter, Summer temps)

Benefits:

• Outstanding Family Medical Benefits Package – eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – Employee Owned
• Competitive Compensation Packages – paid weekly (Include the Paid weekly for AMS, Mac and EPS hourly posts only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays for all Full-time employees - eligible immediately following policy rules
• Employer Paid Dental Insurance (With a medical plan elected)
• 401k and Roth 401k Investment Accounts (With Employer Matching)
• Employer Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• No cost general medical and mental Telehealth for all employees
• No cost Virtual Physical therapy for employees
• Voluntary supplemental coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA and HSA and Dependent Care options
• Employer Paid Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

This job description summarizes the nature of work, skills, abilities, and essential functions; it is not a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities.

Snavely Forest Products is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

Pay: $16-19 based on experience

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