CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
LOCATION
Findlay Township, PA, 15126
COMPENSATION
$14.50-19.50
SCHEDULE
- Monday -Friday, Onsite, 40 hours per week
- 7 AM – 3:30 PM EST
CONTRACT TERM
1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee.
POSITION OVERVIEW – Forklift Operator/Material Handler
The Material Handler transports and manages materials within facilities to support production and operations. Responsibilities: Load, unload, and move materials to designated locations. Maintain accurate records of material movements and inventory. Inspect materials for quality and report discrepancies. Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Follow safety protocols and guidelines during operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Inputs all shipment information into ERP computer system.
- Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
- Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates. Makes carrier arrangements when necessary.
- Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
- Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
- Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers and protective padding.
- Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.
- Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
- Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items/goods, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
- Participates in physical inventories and inventory reconciliation exercises to meet overall inventory accuracy goals
- Routes items to various internal departments and kanban areas for manufacturing projects.
- Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
- Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- May operate forklift truck or use hand-truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
- Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.
- Pull and kit parts for the assembly team to assemble projects/orders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in material handling or logistics roles preferred.
- Certification in operating material handling equipment is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and physical stamina.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 6 months or more of Forklift experience.
- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work occasional weekend shifts.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Prior production and inventory control experience helpful
- Forklift certification
- Crane certification
- Must be familiar with ERP systems. SAP knowledge a plus.
- Calculate surface, volumes, weights and dimensions of packaged equipment or components.
- Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures and practices.
- Must be able to make decision with regards to completion of tasks and job methods and follow through with results of outcome.
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with internal customers. Internal customers may include production, engineers, and management personnel.
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