Material Handler/CDL

Summary Description

The Material Handler/CDL supports shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production operations by ensuring raw materials and finished goods are safely and efficiently moved throughout the facility. This position is responsible for staging materials for production, loading and unloading trucks, verifying shipping and receiving documentation, maintaining inventory accuracy, and operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment. This role requires an active CDL and the ability to maintain all requirements associated with CDL licensure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work safely at all times while following all plant and division safety policies and procedures.
• Follow required PPE and established safe material-handling practices.
• Maintain company health, housekeeping, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Complete required forklift inspections at the beginning of each shift.
• Locate, stage, and deliver raw materials needed for upcoming press and production jobs.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials against bills of lading, packing lists, and other shipping documentation.
• Inspect trucks and trailers prior to loading or unloading for unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
• Maintain an organized warehouse and stage materials according to production and shipping requirements.
• Verify returned rolls have the appropriate return documentation and are properly palletized before being returned to the warehouse.
• Ensure returned raw materials and rejected materials are properly identified, palletized, and stored.
• Assist with raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Verify availability of raw materials for upcoming production jobs.
• Operate forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Sort and properly handle recyclable materials.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs and records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the department.
• Work independently while also collaborating effectively with production, shipping, receiving, and warehouse team members.
• Work overtime as required to support business and production needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid CDL and ability to meet all requirements necessary to maintain licensure.
• Certified or qualified to operate a forklift.
• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, material-handling, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to safely load, unload, stage, and move raw materials and finished goods.
• Comfortable reviewing bills of lading, packing lists, and other shipping and receiving documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately maintain logs and records.
• Ability to accurately use a ruler and perform basic measurements.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Team player who can work effectively with multiple departments.
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement