Forklift Operator

Position Description Job title: Material Handler Associate/Forklift Operator standup Reach

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Temp to Hire

Shift: 1st 7:00 am -3:30 pm Mon.-Fri.

Location: Surprise, AZ

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Job Summary:

Reports, Production or Distribution Leader Position Summary Material Handler Associates members have a tremendous impact on our organization by supporting the Production and Distribution teams to ensure overall company success.

• Responsible for storing and distributing materials, resources, and equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards. Following Kanban inventory methods to ensure accurate inventory and prevent stock outages.
• The company utilizes the ‘Architecture for Excellence’ system for leadership where each associate participates in the direction of their team as guided by our values of ownership, teamwork, and team-based leadership.

Essential Functions

• Required to safely and effectively operate powered industrial trucks (“PITs”), including forklifts Responsible for storing and distributing materials, resources, and equipment
• Verify quantity and good condition of items and materials received and shipped
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence or product code in relation to computer system locations
• Stacks materials neatly and safely within rack locations
• Assists in maintaining material inventory levels using the Kanban inventory method
• Assists in maintaining safety and housekeeping standards in the shipping area
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Education Qualifications Requirements
• An equivalent combination of educational classes and experience is required
• 0-2 years of shipping and receiving experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to obtain certification to operate a forklift and/or other PITs
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through Physical Demands and Working Environment
• Lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance
• Wear appropriate safety equipment
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, or kneel
• Flexible to overtime as needed to meet occasional spikes in production demand
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include, but are not limited to, the following: close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust or focus
• A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures are warm/hot and noise levels can be moderate to high Additional Requirements
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
• Support the ‘Architecture for Excellence’ performance system while acting in accordance with the company’s values, mission and vision

**High School Diploma/GED

**Must pass Drug Screen including (THC) Background and Everify.

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