Material Handler​/Forklift Operator

Overview

Summary/Objective:

This position is primarily responsible for the movement of raw and finished materials through the various phases of production.

Hourly position

NEW SALARY Hourly-Starting Rate $20.01

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of raw material inventory (frame parts, I-beam, etc.), including unloading of delivery vehicles
• Coordination of necessary paperwork at the time of material receipt
• Movement of raw material through the production area
• Movement of chassis through production area
• Movement of completed chassis from production area to chassis holding area and/or coating area
• Movement of completed chassis to chassis drying area and/or chassis holding area

• Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company's overall goals
• Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, delivery receipts, frame prints, and measurements
• Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must be able to operate a Lift Truck or Tractor as necessary
• Must be able to operate appropriate equipment including radios, stabilization devices, tape measures, etc.
• Must be able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds
• Must be highly organized
• Must possess successful problem-solving skills
• Must be able to deal with climate changes (temperature, precipitation, etc.)
• Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Will be subjected to outside conditions for a considerable amount of the day
• Will be seated for the majority of the day
• May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, noise, heat, cold, and wet

None required.

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are decided by the manufacturing manager.

Monday-Friday - Dayshift

No travel is expected for this position.

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Lift truck operator's license preferred (training available)

None

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Lippert Plant 74 specializes in assembly of school bus windows and entry doors for customers primarily in the southeastern states. We are known as being the plant with southern charm and although the team is small, they are capable of remarkable results. Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.

We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award‑winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs…