Internal posting Material Handler -Shift Lead

Job Description

This job is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Material Handling position while supervising other Material Handlers.

Responsible for operating a forklift for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking, and counting merchandise to support the production shift assigned.

Position also serves as an after-hours receiver, along with loading and unloading trucks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following :

• Maintains supplies of materials to production floor and routers.
• Assists with implementing and sustaining procedures put in place.
• Gathers and analyzes data to determine root causes of problems that occur.
• Accountable for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and radio frequency and bar code equipment.
• Coaches department employees regarding performance and other workplace matters by following the Company’s progressive discipline procedures;

receives recommendations and directives from management and Human Resources for discipline beyond the coaching step, when appropriate.

• Holds the other Material Handlers accountable for all product transactions and product movements.
• Communicates with contingent staffing agency regarding staffing issues and assignments, if applicable.
• Removes finished products from the lines and routers.
• Removes goods from the staging area to the yard.
• Hangs bags of raw materials for the extruders.
• Clears out trash boxes and waste, scrap, and cut boards.
• Weighs up scrap and maintains proper paperwork for end of shifts.
• Keeps warehouse and storage areas neat and clean, including outside dumpster pad.
• Maintains proper inventory by using correct scanning procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, and other directives of the department and the Company.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience :

• 2-3 years forklift experience
• 1-3 years experience in loading and unloading trucks
• 1-3 years superision experience
• Experience in a fast pace manufacturing / shipping environment
• Ability to operate computers and radio frequency bar code equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Must have good communication skills
• Must be team oriented and also be able to work independently
• Knowledge in the use of scanning guns
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled
• Must be flexible on working hours during heavy business days
• Must be willing and able to work 12 hour shifts

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to drive a forklift; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must routinely lift and / or move up to 75 pounds.

Must be able to move product up to 24 foot in length.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eyewear and hearing protection. At times, may be required to use a safety harness during rail car work.

Additional Information

Benefits Include :

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Charitable gift matching
• Associate appreciation / recognition programs
• Adoption Assistance
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Innovation products
• Culture committed to work life balance with hybrid work schedules and generous PTO

As part of Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) Master Lock / Therma-Tru Doors / Fiberon / LARSON / Solar Innovations is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital / family / caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low.

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.

[email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Candidates for positions with FBIN must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

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