Lead, MHE

Overview

Responsible for providing direction to one or more Forklift Operators/LTO, training, assigning work, and resolving problems within area of responsibility. Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, standup, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials from rail cars in distribution center or storage yard.

When you join , you become part of a company committed to Investing in our Employees. This commitment is the foundation for the  benefits program. As an Employer of Choice,  invests in you by providing a comprehensive benefits program that offers a valuable, affordable benefit plan package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off along with other supplemental benefits.

• Supports and trains newly hired forklift operators within their area of responsibility.
• Assists supervisors and management of the facility in planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment. Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Operate sit-down forklift in and out of a rail car. Requires the ability to open and close rail car doors safely and safely work within a confined space.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety of our associates has always been Our #1 priority. We are aggressively responding to COVID-19:

• Take temperatures with a no-touch thermometer at the start of the shift.
• Increased cleaning routines and periodically deep clean.
• Provide associates with appropriate PPE.
• Maintain an ample supply of antibacterial lotion throughout the building.
• Practice social distancing.
• Expect our associates to maintain cleanliness, social distancing, and use PPE.

• Medical, Dental, Vision (after 30 Days) (Options available)
• 401K with matching program

Schedule:

M-F 3pm- 11:30pm (Time can change later based on business needs).

Hourly Rate: $23.50

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft word and Excel.
• Must have good and professional communication skills.
• Must be a team player and embrace changes.