Material Handler - Forklift Operator - Salina

About the role

Great Plains Mfg has an opening for a 1st Shift Forklift Operator / Material Handler in the Material Handling Department at the Salina Facility.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately pick parts and materials from inventory based on work orders, production requirements, or customer requests
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Assemble and package kits of parts for specific projects or orders, ensuring all components are present and correct
• Perform a range of warehousing duties, including receiving, sorting, and storing materials in designated areas, maintaining a clean and organized warehouse
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts to ensure stock accuracy and resolve discrepancies in the system
• Interface with other departments to ensure deadlines are met
• Work closely with assembly lead and manager to ensure all parts are delivered to correct location in timely manner
• Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area
• Read work orders, follow oral instructions, visual management, or standard work to ascertain materials or containers to be moved or delivered to assembly
• Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Must have forklift license or ability to obtain one
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
• Ability to use and understand AS400
• Ability to read prints and be able to use tape measure, calipers, etc. as required