Material Handler (Standup Forklift)

Job Impulse, Inc; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Job Impulse, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Material Handler (Stand-Up Forklift) in Simpsonville, SC. This role involves operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move production materials, load/unload, and support inventory tasks.

The shift is 1st, 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a starting wage of $18 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be computer literate, and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Prior material handling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to read, write, add, subtract and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial forklift(s) to move and position materials.
• Retrieve information from work orders using a computer terminal.
• Count, weigh, and record handling activity; maintain inventory records.
• Package materials for shipment and assist with cycle counts.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping while performing duties.

Skills

Material handling experience

Computer literacy

Self-motivated

Decision making

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Impulse, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Material Handler (Stand-Up Forklift) in Simpsonville, SC. This position involves using sit-down AND stand-up forklifts.

The position starts at $18/hr.

1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Will powered industrial fork truck(s) for movement and disposition of production materials. Accurately move inventory into or out of storage as directed. Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant. Package material to ship to customers. Perform inventory related activities including cycle counts.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Retrieve information pertaining to work orders by utilizing a computer terminal.
• Work from oral or written instructions and/or follow established instructions or routines.
• Count, weigh, record, and maintain record of handling activity.
• Locate material to be moved.
• Check parts for identification number and description against instructions.
• Pick parts in containers for movement as directed.
• May use power tools to package and unpackage items
• Keep record of placement, assist in maintaining or adjusting inventory records as required.
• Expedite and follow up on rush orders.
• Designate special locations for rejected/scrapped parts.
• Operate an industrial fork truck to pick up, move place, and position materials.
• Observe and practice good housekeeping while performing all duties.
• Manually load, unload, or stack materials.
• May use overhead crane to move incoming stock.
• Responsible for working safely and driving industrial fork truck at safe speeds with pedestrians present.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager.
• Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Must be able to read, write, add, subtract, and carry out instructions.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Previous material handling experiences preferred.
• Must be computer literate.
  Must be self-motivated and be able to work with minimal direction from team leader.
• Must make decisions with regard to quality of product.
• Must be able to make minor decisions involving some judgment in carrying out procedures and following prescribed routines.
• Ability to gain knowledge of company products. Comply with quality, environmental, safety and JOST company policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, twist and occasionally will be required to stoop, kneel, lift or move objects of 50 pounds or less with or without assistance.

• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Travel between production facilities may be required.

Conducting (drug screening and/or background check) report inquiries may be necessary for employment purposes.

ABOUT US

Job Impulse, Inc. is an international recruitment company that focuses on upgrading the career opportunities of our candidates. We strive to create a professional partnership between our clients and contractors looking for their next career move. We have over 9,000 employees working in locations across twelve countries in fields ranging from industrial to office, marketing to engineering, technology, aerospace, medical, and more.

Job Impulse, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person