Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator for a 12-month+ assignment in Muncie, IN. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with OT as needed. Onsite position offering $22/hour.

Responsibilities include issuing materials, verifying receipts, packing for shipment, and operating forklifts. Education requires a HS diploma or GED; one year in inventory control or warehousing is preferred. Must lift 70 pounds and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year in inventory control, warehousing or related field.
• Must lift up to 70 pounds and perform physical duties.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with Maximo and Excel/Word preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Issue materials with proper authorization and file required records.
• Receive and inspect material for quantity, identity, breakage and condition.
• Identify, sort and record returned material; stock usable items.
• Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including hazardous materials handling.

Skills

Inventory control

Material handling

Warehousing

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Physical strength

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Duration:12 months +
Schedule:Monday to Friday, 7:00a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; OT as needed.
Location: Muncie, IN 47304(Onsite)
Pay Rate:22/HR
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Issues material under proper authorization; process and file required records which may include picking up, hauling and delivering materials and operating Company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks.
• Check received material for quantity; make visual inspection for identity, breakage, and condition; initiate and process material receipt and related records.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
  Identify, sort and record material returned; place usable material in stock, and sort non-usable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records.
• Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including preparation of required shipping papers and other related records. This may include shipping and receiving hazardous material, such as gasoline, oil, oil containing PCB, and lead-acid batteries under required safety and environmental procedures.

Education Requirements

HighSchool Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• A minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience is required.
• Must possess basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience is also preferred.
• Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above, and also have the physical capabilities to perform the required work.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
• Must understand and perform basic math functions.
• Must be able to work independently and possess good communication skills.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 70 pounds; successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) is required.
• Must possess the appropriate State drive license.
• If a Commercial Drive License (CDL) is required, the incumbent must obtain the CDL within six months of entry into this job classification or vacate the current job classification.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment including motorized forklifts and road vehicles.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Standing and the ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and within all weather patterns. MostLaydown yards are outdoor locations, and work is completed in both heat and inclement weather situations.

Preferred Experience

Heavy Equipment operation experience is preferred.

Construction Experience (can be trained on specific equipment but experience is helpful.)

Equipment Experience

• Case 821 (Wheeloader - All Terrain Forklift) ability to operate up to 16K pounds of Material.
• JLG Telehandler - Operate all different sizes of this equipment ability to operate 7K & 12K pounds of Material.
• Materials are extremely heavy, can be awkwardly shaped and long.

Dress Code & PPE

• Steel-toe boots are required.
• Jeans (Long Pants) and T-Shirt (no inappropriate words or pictures) can be worn.
• All other PPE is provided.
• If a worker wears eyeglasses, side shields are required; the company does not provide side shields.