Material Handler & Utility

Oldcastle Inc.; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a General Assistant to Operations in Bonner Springs. The role involves operating forklifts, assisting in shipments, and performing quality control tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to handle physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Frequent physical activity including lifting, bending, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Assist in prepping shipments and verifying production counts.
• Unload inbound freight and move materials between operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position functions as a general assistant to operations and will be cross-trained to operate dry side and Rekers machines, forklifts, tumblers, and perform quality control tasks.

Job Responsibilities

1. Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner
2. Assist in prepping shipments by weighing, wrapping, palletizing, and labeling
3. Verify production counts on pallets
4. Unload inbound freight from trailers at the receiving dock
5. Complete all necessary paperwork accurately
6. Move trash and metal scrap to outside dumpsters
7. Move materials to and from machines
8. Transport production work in process between operations
9. Move finished products to the warehouse
10. Perform occasional production handwork as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to perform basic math skills accurately
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, twisting, sitting, standing, climbing, reaching
• Ability to safely climb stairs and ladders while maintaining 3 points of contact