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Material Handler / Forklift Operator

American Trim
14 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Sidney, OH, United States
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1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Opportunities American Trim is seeking dependable Material Handlers / Forklift Operators to support our manufacturing operations. This position plays an important role in keeping production running by safely and efficiently moving raw materials, components, racks, dies, coils and finished goods throughout the facility. If you have forklift experience, a strong commitment to safety and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Schedule & Pay 1st Shift: 5:55 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Thursday or 3:55 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday-Thursday 2nd Shift: 1:55 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday–Friday 3rd Shift: 9:55 PM – 6:00 AM, Sunday–Thursday All shifts include overtime as needed. Scheduled hours may flex based on operational needs. Base Pay: $17.30 + per hour depending on experience Shift Differential: Additional $1.50 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift Benefits & What We Offer Day-one holiday pay Day-one 401(k) with company match Medical, dental and vision benefits at 91 days Vacation eligibility at 91 days On-the-job training Tuition assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Direct Care for employees enrolled in company health benefits Annual boot reimbursement voucher Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher every two years Career growth and advancement opportunities Job Summary The Material Handler / Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating powered industrial trucks and physically moving materials into, out of and throughout assigned departments to provide timely support to production and other work areas. This position moves inventory into and out of designated rack and storage locations, including dies, racks, coils, raw materials, components and finished goods, while maintaining accurate inventory transactions and supporting the continuous flow of manufacturing operations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Safely operate forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment to move materials throughout the facility. Move parts and materials into and out of designated rack and storage locations to support manufacturing operations and accurately record inventory movements in QAD or other designated systems. Monitor and verify inventory accuracy within assigned rack and storage locations and assist with required physical inventory activities. Verify inventory accuracy in supporting and staging locations as applicable. Supply production areas with raw materials, components, corrugated materials, containers and other items necessary to maintain continuous operations. Return unused or excess materials to the appropriate inventory locations and accurately record material movements. Move finished goods from production areas to designated inventory, staging and/or shipping locations and complete required inventory transactions. Load finished goods and other materials onto trucks as required. Unload raw materials, components and other received items from trucks and move them to the appropriate inventory, staging or production locations. Prepare and/or assist with shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists and other required shipping records. Move scrap and waste materials, including designated hazardous and non-hazardous materials, to specified holding areas and/or load materials for transport in accordance with established procedures. Complete and document required daily inspections and preventive maintenance checks on forklifts and material-handling equipment, including charging/fueling, lubrication and safety checks as applicable. Immediately report damaged, unsafe or out-of-service forklifts and material-handling equipment to supervision and/or the appropriate maintenance personnel. Maintain required production, inventory, scrap, downtime, quality, maintenance and other operational records as applicable to the assigned area. Assist with die movement, die setting and job pre-staging as required. Follow all required forklift, pedestrian and mater…

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