Welding Materials Handler & Forklift Operator

EK; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EK is seeking a forklift operator in the Welding Department to stage, move, and organize materials. You will perform safety checks, read work orders, and ensure accurate counts and locations within the inventory system.

The role requires manual handling, forklift operation, and adherence to safety procedures in a manufacturing setting. Candidates must be able to read instructions and work with team members in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Stage jobs according to supervisor’s instruction.
• Performs daily safety inspection of department forklift and completes required paperwork.
• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures products coming in and going out of the department.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or forklift.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases and other containers.
• Uses the job traveler to select the appropriate move ticket for subsequent operations.
• Safely operates industrial forklift truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products in the Welding Department.
• Retrieves components and fixtures from inventory according to job traveler, issues components, and verifies counts.
• Locates components and enters locations in computer.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

Job description

EK is seeking a forklift operator in the Welding Department to stage, move, and organize materials. You will perform safety checks, read work orders, and ensure accurate counts and locations within the inventory system.

The role requires manual handling, forklift operation, and adherence to safety procedures in a manufacturing setting. Candidates must be able to read instructions and work with team members in a fast-paced environment.