Forklift/Material Handler (DC) - 2nd or 3rd shift

About the role

Hendrickson is a supplier of truck suspension systems and components, as well as an aftermarket supplier for various truck components to the heavy-duty vehicle market. This opportunity is located in our Manufacturing and Distribution operations just north of Fort Wayne, IN.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment (sit-down, reach truck, turret, and order picker) in an efficient and safe manner.
• Supply multiple work centers with materials.
• Weigh or count, band, and tag production material for storage or shipment accurately.
• Place material in and out of storage and staging areas accurately according to plant inventory and production control procedures.
• Maintain storage and staging areas in a clean and orderly manner consistent with plant inventory control procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Load and unload trucks, accounting for the correct number of containers/skids shipped or received, and complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure chocks are in place before loading or unloading trucks.

Requirements

• Strong attendance history.
• Able to read and write legibly in English (required).
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs (required).
• Meet production-servicing standards (required).
• Completion of necessary forklift certification (required).
• Willing to drive a reach lift, sit-down lift, order picker, and a turret lift up to 30 feet.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, travel, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Financial assistance programs for adoption or further education.
• Comprehensive wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting proactive health and wellness management.

Pay

Weekly pay with direct hire.