2nd Shift Forklift Operator​/Material Handler

Location: Demorest

Who We Are:

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day;

they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time ng part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #Quality Driven and #People Powered!

Who We Want:

The Material Handler, Weld is responsible for timely and accurate delivery of product to internal and external customers. Must ensure inventory levels are accurate and maintained. Responsible for safe operation of gas or electric powered lifting devices.

What You'll Do:

Utilize hand scanners and PLEX to correctly log inventory to the location.

Escalate damaged parts or containers, missing inventory, and any accidents, incidents, or damage to Team Leaders and/or Supervisors.

Accurate completion of forklift inspection.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Support internal and external audits as needed.

Participate in inventory

Recharge batteries and/or replace liquified gas tank Continuously identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.

Cross train in various zones centers as required

All other duties as assigned

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 5pm - 1:30am M-F position located at our Plant in Irving, TX.Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.

High school diploma or equivalent.
2 years minimum of verifiable material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.

Must be able to pass operational and written forklift assessment and maintain certification to remain in Material Handler classification

Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.

Ability to use scanner.

Basic computer skills for data entry.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

May require lifting up to 30 pounds.

Manual dexterity and visual acuity required
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