Forklift Driver / Material Handler
FIMCO Industries, United States
Job Description
NEW STARTING WAGE: $14.00/HR.
$500 SIGN-ON BONUS
Day Shift
Forklift Driver / Material Handler Position Summary:
The Material Handler is responsible for inspecting, validating, and checking-in inbound materials in an efficient and timely manner, processing inbound returns, and filling transfer orders.
Forklift Driver / Material Handler Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect, validate, and check-in inbound materials (physically/systematically).
- Validate accuracy of material information against bills of lading, invoices, purchase orders, internal transfers and other material movement documentation.
- Work with leadership team to prioritize movement of inbound materials from dock to designated storage locations.
- Process inbound returns, validating contents and RGA numbers.
- Reject damaged materials, record shortages, and work with team members to rectify the damages and shortages.
- Read work orders or process verbal instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
- Fill transfer orders for various departments.
- Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas by hand, hand truck, forklift, or lift truck.
- Attach identifying tags to containers or mark containers with identifying information.
- Record number of units handled and moved, using a computerized inventory system.
- Accurately maintain computer records of all materials received and consumed on a daily basis.
- Other duties as assigned
Forklift Driver / Material Handler Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
- 2+ years’ experience in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment
- 1+ years’ experience operating forklifts or other motorized equipment
- Experience with computerized inventory systems preferred
Forklift Driver / Material Handler Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Ability to follow instructions, maintain focus, and keep your work area organized
- Knowledge of basic inventory control procedures and computerized inventory systems
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to operate hand trucks, forklifts, and lift trucks
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.