Shipping Forklift/Material Handler 1st Shift

About the role

The Warehouse Material Handler operates powered industrial trucks and machinery to move products, materials, and supplies, load/unload trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets, and maintains accurate inventory using the warehouse management system.

Responsibilities

• Safely use powered industrial trucks and other machinery to transport materials and products.
• Use the company’s warehouse management system (WMS) to accurately record movement of materials and products.
• Safely and efficiently load and unload trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets.
• Accurately inventory materials and product.
• Weigh materials and products and record weight on tags, labels, and production schedules.
• Conduct daily safety check‑off sheets on material handling equipment; recharge batteries and fill fuel tanks.
• Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

Marginal Functions

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with warehouse work environment and applicable safety procedures.
• Physical strength necessary to move and lift heavy materials.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, high‑lift trucks) and other material handling equipment.
• Proficiency using a handheld computer unit to access the company’s WMS.
• Ability to wear/use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Competence to accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
• Ability to understand written instructions and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Logical troubleshooting skills and ability to prioritize production needs.
• Excellent problem‑solving capabilities; able to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive in seeking opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Skillful handling of challenges.
• Effective and professional communication with co‑workers, team members, and internal/external customers.
• Ability to present information clearly and accurately.
• Self‑directed learning to improve skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Ensure work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices.
• Efficient and effective use of equipment, resources, and time.
• Sound judgment in decision‑making.
• Consistent safe work practices.
• Cooperative work with management, co‑workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.

Minimum Experience, Education, and Certifications

• High school degree or GED, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license through Highline Warren.
• Experience with material handling machinery and warehouse operations is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

• Remain in a stationary position while loading and unloading products in various warehouse areas.
• Regularly move about while unloading trucks.
• Transport products weighing up to 55 lb when unloading trucks.
• Use force between 25 and 40 lb when using pallet jacks to manipulate product.
• Position oneself to retrieve products or materials from ground level.
• Reach overhead when unloading drums from semi‑trucks.
• Operate, position, and use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment, including forklifts.
• Ascend/descend stairs/ladders when getting in/out of fork truck and using ladders to access high shelves for labeling or rearranging product.
• Ability to move about in a warehouse and manufacturing facility to observe and communicate with team members and perform job duties.
• Perceive normal speaking‑level sounds and exchange detailed information.

Environmental Conditions

The associate works in an office‑like setting within the warehouse, sharing space with other individuals. Noise levels are average for an office, including conversation and office equipment noise.