Forklift Operator - Material Handler

General Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times
• Remove shipped products from delivery vehicles into designated storage areas
• Inventory items received or shipped and check against packing lists, recording any discrepancies, shortages, or damages on shipping reports
• Pull stored materials for orders and move to shipping area
• Perform repetitive work to load products, parts or material into designated packages, boxes, crates, or other receptacles
• Work with cardboard, paper, plastic, or other materials to pack containers
• Track items placed into containers and review packing lists to ensure all required items are included
• Operate a forklift for moving or stacking materials when needed
• Perform the job duties of the receiving and shipping departments

What we offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

The ideal candidate

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; additional education or certifications highly preferred
• Forklift experience
• Ability to work with RF scanning device, computer, and other electronic equipment
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays
• Knowledge of the D365 system and windows application preferred but not required
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions
• Ability to stand for 8 - 10 hours per day
• Physically capable of completing the essential functions of the job including but not limited to pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, stooping/bending, reaching/grasping, heavy lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

About the role

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Forklift Operator/Material Handler within our Industrial Parkway facility.

Schedule

This position works onsite at our Industrial Parkway facility in Elkhart, IN. We see the social aspect of working together, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face discussion as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!