Materials Flow & Forklift Operator

Bay Insulation of Louisiana Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Bay Family of Companies is seeking a Material Handler to support the laminating operation at our Baton Rouge facility. You will safely load, unload, and move fiberglass insulation and facing materials, keeping production flowing and accurate documentation like Bills of Lading and Packing Slips.

You will operate forklifts and related equipment per OSHA standards, maintain clean work areas, verify shipments, and help stage materials for changeovers, while following safety rules and cooperating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling operations preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Familiarity with fiberglass insulation, facing materials, or metal building insulation manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, Bills of Lading, Packing Slips and Packing Slips accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer and inventory management system proficiency.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely perform duties in a production environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, organized, and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport raw materials (fiberglass insulation and facing) and finished laminated rolls using forklifts and other approved equipment.
• Ensure materials are delivered to and from production areas in the correct order, quantity, and specification to maintain continuous laminator operation.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of all goods.
• Prepare, package, and process outgoing shipments according to customer and carrier requirements.
• Stay knowledgeable about current production schedules to ensure fiberglass insulation is staged and ready to laminate and facing materials are available to shaft before order changeovers.
• Verify incoming shipments against Purchase Orders and Packing Slips and report discrepancies to supervision.
• Ensure Bills of Lading and Packing Lists are accurate when shipping finished products or transferring materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and ERP system entries.
• Conduct quality control checks to verify product condition, labeling, and documentation accuracy.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and in compliance with all safety standards.
• Perform and document daily forklift safety inspections; report and assist in maintenance as required.
• Secure all loads safely before transport and follow designated traffic patterns.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; assist production and shipping as needed.
• Handle hazardous materials under supervision and in accordance with safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Reading documents

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The Bay Family of Companies is seeking a Material Handler to support the laminating operation at our Baton Rouge facility. You will safely load, unload, and move fiberglass insulation and facing materials, keeping production flowing and accurate documentation like Bills of Lading and Packing Slips.

You will operate forklifts and related equipment per OSHA standards, maintain clean work areas, verify shipments, and help stage materials for changeovers, while following safety rules and cooperating