Material Handler: Inventory & Forklift - 1st Shift

1st Shift Material Handler

Location:

Thomasville, GA. Shift: 6am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday.

• Counts, sorts or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on purchase orders.
• Examines stock to verify visual conformance to specifications.
• Stores articles in bins, on floor or on shelves according to identifying information.
• Kits work orders.
• Prepares periodic, special or perpetual inventory of stock.
• Assist to follow up and trace lost, misplaced or misdirected material.
• Will distribute stock to work centers, keeping records of material transferred/used.
• May determine methods of storage, identification and stock location.
• Assist to keep tool storage areas in an orderly condition.
• Operates material handling equipment, forklift, two-wheeler, overhead cranes etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school education or GED equivalent preferred; must have good reading, writing and math skills.

Experience:

Experience and knowledge of inventory control positions, e.g. storeroom operator, receiving, material handler or demonstrates a working knowledge of inventory movement and transactions; general knowledge of computer ERP systems, inventory transactions and information screens; some knowledge of Excel and/or Access helpful but not required. Operation of material handling equipment required.

Work requires a few simple, but rapid, hand operations; work requires some lifting and pushing/pulling of material as required to count, sort, reconcile, prepare, put away or ship parts; average weight 10 pounds, parts/boxes of materials range from >1 pound up to 65 pounds. Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs. 40” high and up to 50 lbs. overhead on a regular basis.

Must be able to work up to 12 hours standing and walking on hard cement surface and will be required to regularly bend, stretch, stoop, and squat. Must be able to read tape measure; read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating/procedure and maintenance instructions. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and work in temperature ranges corresponding with the outside ambient temperatures.

Must be able to access all areas of the plant both inside and outside. Will be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, welding fumes and machine lubricants and/or oils. Must be able and willing to work with and properly use all necessary and/or required personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and hard hats.

Operates material handling equipment.

Typical manufacturing shop environment.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• Cash matching 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays