Warehouse Forklift Operator 1 Job Details | Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA

Siegwerk; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their team in Des Moines. This role involves operating forklifts to ensure raw materials are supplied efficiently for production, as well as managing finished products for delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on making a positive impact in the packaging industry, this position offers a chance to contribute to innovative practices while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance w/ AD&D

Free Disability Insurance

Referral program

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and VNA’s safely and efficiently.
• Organize and store inventory using RF scanners.
• Load finished goods onto trucks to meet delivery requirements.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Basic Math Skills

Microsoft Suite

SAP System Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanners

Computer Interface

Job description

Location:Siegwerk USA Inc. | 3535 SW 56th Street | Des Moines, IA 50321

Siegwerk is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Printing Inks and sustainable packaging solutions. A career here will give you significant flexibility and support in a company focused on making a positive impact in the world. Siegwerk is poised to disrupt the global packaging industry; changing the way packaging is produced and consumed for the benefit of us all. At Siegwerk, you will have everything you need to help make that change.

Join us, let’s Do it. With Heart.

Job Summary

Operates forklifts to unload all incoming material and VNA trucks to supply production operations with raw materials to produce finished product. Transports finished product to storage racks or shipment staging areas. Ensures finished product is loaded onto trucks in an accurately and timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements and standards.

Shift Availability: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Job Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts and VNA’s in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow work instructions depending on tasks using the RF scanners and computer interface.
• Reads production schedule, customer order, shipping order, etc., to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Fills requisitions or requests to supply production operations with materials to produce finished products.
• Organizes, stores, retrieves inventory safely and correctly using the RF scanner.
• Conveys materials back and forth between production staging areas and warehouse designated areas.
• Re-weigh and label all material coming back to maintain accurate inventory.
• Sorts and places materials on racks, shelves, bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Removes/Reworks any damaged product before putting away in warehouse racks.
• Inspects finished goods for quality defects when scanning to customer deliveries.
• Transfers finished goods to staging or storage areas.
• Prints and scans Bill of lading for all finished goods using computer interface and RF scanner.
• Removes/Reworks any damaged product on pallets before loading.
• Loads finished goods onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers delivery requirements.
• Accurately completes all written logs and data input to include closing sequences of all shipments.
• Participates in inventory management, i.e. inventory accuracy, cycle counts, inventory verification.
• Reports inventory discrepancies. Ensures accurate inventory counts and notifies lead/supervisor of discrepancies.
• May be responsible for inspecting, unloading and receiving any materials by truck, shipping container, tankers, railcars and completing all associated paperwork.
• Effectively communicates with all internal departments.
• Maintain a clean work area and preforms general housekeeping duties.
• Adheres to all departmental/company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED or a minimum of one to three months related experience.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, paperwork, BOL and any other instructions and documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, proportions and percentages.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred, I.E. Microsoft Suite. SAP system knowledge is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Vision Insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Limited Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance w/ AD&D
• Free Disability Insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

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