2nd Shift Material Handling Operator

Verst Careers

Hebron, Kentucky

19 days ago

Job Description

Verst Logistics

Material Handling Operator - Forklift Operator

Hebron, KY

2nd shift

$19/hr, + $1 shift differential

Monday through Friday

Position Summary:

Operate electric or propane powered material handling equipment to load and unload trucks and move inventory to a designated area within an automotive distribution environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to move inventory, exercising care to position product on forks to avoid product damage.
Follow specific instructions given by internal personnel regarding the movement of goods.
Complete daily task paperwork accurately and entirely.
Complete daily preventive maintenance check form on all equipment driven.
Verify accuracy of product count and product information against shipping and receiving documents and check product for damage.
Use RF gun or complete proper forms as required to maintain and update product quantities and locations for items shipped, received or moved.
Comply with safety regulations governing the operation of the equipment.
Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
Follow facility specific procedures regarding locking and releasing of trailers.
Identify flaws/defects/knowledge of packing methods.
Placing selected cases on a pallet and arrange them orderly to minimize product damage for safe delivery.
Backs up Order Selectors as required.
Picks and packs orders for shipments, assist with inventory location changes, and assists with staging products.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform cycle counts or verification of inventory quantities and locations.
Train new employees on standard operating procedures.

Job Specifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
Must acquire forklift certification upon hire; 3-5 years prior experience operating a forklift, preferred
Basic reading and math skills
Must be computer literate
Demonstrated problem solving abilities and attention to detail
Previous experience in an Automotive Distribution environment, preferred
Previous experience with Continuous Improvement Plans and Lean Manufacturing techniques, preferred
Familiarity with SOX Compliance Requirements and OSHA Regulations
Familiarity with SDS/Hazmat Safety preferred
Must be able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately
Frequently bending, walking and lifting up to 50 lbs. safely as required
Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills
Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer requirements

Numbers & Facts

Location	Hebron, Kentucky
Website	http://careers.verstlogistics.com

Skills

Computer Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pallet Jackunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Documentationunmatched
Product Positioningunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Shipping Documentsunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched

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