1st Shift Loader​/Forklift

Description

Follow all procedures and work instructions to achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety, assuring internal and external customer satisfaction. Perform loading functions as needed so that all trucks are loaded accurately and efficiently. Perform all material handling functions to ensure finished goods is stored and handled properly. Serve as back-up to Material Handlers when needed.

• Follow all Safety Guidelines & Procedures (i.e. Forklift - Pedestrian Safety)
• Pull products shipped using FIFO.
• Stage and Load trucks as directed by Shipping Lead/Shipping Supervisor
• Ensure product is packaged correctly, the correct tubes and bags are used, and bags are labeled properly.
• Audit all outgoing shipments to ensure 100% accuracy before delivery to the customer
• Properly store all finished goods in the area designated.
• Complete inventory cycle counts as directed
• Back‑up Material Handlers as needed.
• Maintain required records in performing assigned duties.
• Perform prescribed cleaning and/or waste removal duties according to designated procedures.
• Perform other cleaning duties as needed to maintain equipment and/or work area clean and orderly, using necessary equipment.
• Actively participate in 6S Process and maintain housekeeping during the shift.

• $1.00/hour attendance bonus
• $500 retention bonus after 3 months
• Vacation: up to 80 hours based on hire date
• PTO: up to 24 hours based on hire date
• 8-hour floating holiday
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Medical/health insurance beginning the 1st of the month following hire
• Short- and long-term disability 100% company paid
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
• Quarterly gainshare bonus potential of up to 5%

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Nonwovens experience is a plus but not required. Experience as a yard switcher/yard dog or spotter a plus.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Perform basic math skills. Ability to add/subtract/multiply/divide.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally 75 pounds. Ability to work 12 hour shifts every other weekend with when business demands warrant a 24-7 continuous operation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment. Occasional mandatory overtime which may include Saturdays/Sundays.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to seasonal related heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

It is not intended that this job description includes all details of the work functions inherent in this position, nor does it give exclusive titles to every function described. The position incumbent will perform work equal or lower classification, as required or directed, and perform work of high classification for training purposes, or as warranted by emergency circumstances.