Traveling Material Handler

thyssenkrupp; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

thyssenkrupp is seeking a Forklift Operator – Travel Team to safely operate forklifts and equipment across multiple sites, Monday–Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 85% travel.

You will move raw materials, finished goods and assist with cranes, hoists and other handling tools, while upholding health, safety, and ISO standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. for 100 feet.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move materials across locations.
• Load and unload trucks and verify correct items are loaded/unloaded.
• Pick, process and pack orders and assist with related tools as needed.
• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections and report issues.
• Support health, safety, ISO and 6S initiatives and requirements.
• Travel to multiple sites as part of the travel team (approximately 85% travel).

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Forklift Operator – Travel Team

Ready to hit the road and keep operations moving? This role includes Monday–Friday hours from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM with 85% travel, allowing you to work at multiple locations while playing a key role in warehouse and material movement operations.

In this position, you will safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move raw materials, finished goods, and equipment throughout the facility. You will also assist with cranes, hoists, hand trucks, and other tools as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Accurately remove and stock product, customer’s product, and various supplies according to inventory plan.
• Accurately select product to fill customer orders and package them properly.
• Load and unload trucks and verify that correct items are loaded and unloaded.
• Pick, process and pack orders, and may be required to cut orders on a Kaltenbach saw.
• Complete cycle counts.
• Identify, hold and segregate defective material.
• Complete paperwork per work instructions when required.
• Perform general clean up.
• Inspect forklift at the beginning of every shift; report issues to immediate supervisor or other designated personnel.
• Participate, support and comply with all health, safety, ISO and 6S initiatives and requirements.
• Assist in any other duties to support the operation, as requested by supervisor or team lead.
• This position works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to read and write English (in Quebec, must read and write French)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. for 100 feet
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Previous forklift experience
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and perform bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and grasping motions
• Safety Mindset

Preferred Requirements:

• Use of handheld measuring tools
• Basic computer skills and knowledge, such as with database programs and Microsoft Office programs.

Job Compensation

USD 17.00-20.00 per hour

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including People With Disabilities and Veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

The position is identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.