Materials Handler - 1st Shift Assembly

Hubbell Incorporated; Forest Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a forklift operator to maintain efficient product flow at our North Carolina facility. This role involves operating forklift equipment, loading, unloading, and inventory tasks with strict safety adherence.

Responsibilities include pallet handling, trailer inspection, inventory documentation, and supporting production/shipping with material movement. Forklift certification is required and on-site training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills with written and oral communication.
• Computer skills in Windows-based programs including Excel and Word.
• Proven experience as a forklift operator.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Forklift Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods using forklift, pallet jack, pushcart, etc.
• Break down or repalletize products to order quantities.
• Inspect trailers and contents for safety and guidelines.
• Read production work orders/blueprints and assemble products as assigned.
• Document and maintain inventory and keep production area organized.
• Assist production and shipping with moving and relocating product.
• Complete daily forklift inspection.
• Conduct inventory of bulk materials and pallets.
• Sort scrap and waste to proper dumpsters.
• Report equipment problems or safety hazards to supervisors.

Skills

Forklift Operator

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for performing physical tasks to maintain an efficient product flow, utilizing lean management principles, quality initiatives, and safety protocol, which will involve assembling, loading, storing, locating, documenting and distributing stock within areas as designated

A Day In The Life

• Transport goods and supplies using forklift, pallet jack, pushcart, etc.
• Break down or repalletize products to necessary order quantities.
• Inspect trailers and contents to ensure they are safe to load/unload and all guidelines are followed.
• Ability to read production work orders/blueprints and assemble products as assigned.
• Documenting and maintaining inventory and ensuring production area organization and cleanliness.
• Assist production and shipping with moving and relocating product.
• Complete daily forklift inspection.
• Conduct inventory of bulk materials and pallets.
• Dump trash and pallets into proper roll off dumpster container.
• Make sure scrap wood, cardboard must be separated and placed into proper roll off dumpster.
• Recognize and report any equipment problems or defects to Supervisor and maintenance.
• Recognize and report any safety problems, hazards, accidents, or incidents to management and safety committee.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Must demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess interpersonal and organizational skills along with written and oral communication.
• Computer skills in windows-based programs including Excel and Word is preferred.
• Proven experience as a forklift operator.
• Other job functions as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Forklift Certification Required
• On-site Training and Testing Required

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.