Material Handler I (Stand-Up Forklift Operator)

Material Handler I Position Summary

The Material Handler I is responsible for supporting production operations through the safe movement, storage, staging, and handling of raw materials and finished goods. This role plays a critical part in maintaining material flow throughout the facility to ensure efficient production operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating stand-up electric forklifts in a manufacturing or production environment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up electric forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Review and monitor production supplies, including stretch wrap, boxes, trays, colorant, pallets, and other materials.
• Ensure production machines have sufficient material and colorant to support continuous operation.
• Remove completed pallets and finished products from production lines.
• Stretch wrap, label, and stage finished pallets for storage or shipment.
• Utilize pallet jacks and material handling equipment as needed.
• Move finished goods to designated hold or staging locations using RF scanning equipment.
• Inspect forklifts before use and complete required equipment inspections.
• Maintain forklift charging and equalization procedures for electric equipment.
• Transport scrap materials to designated recycling or grinding areas.
• Assist with material changes, color changes, and production preparation activities.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including removal of cardboard, pallets, and production waste.
• Support inventory accuracy and material tracking activities.
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating stand-up electric forklifts strongly preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or plastics production experience.
• RF scanner experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates with experience as a:

• Material Handler
• Forklift Operator
• Warehouse Associate
• Production Material Handler
• Shipping & Receiving Associate
• Manufacturing Associate
• Inventory Associate

Key Skills

• Stand-Up Electric Forklift Operation
• Material Movement
• Inventory Control
• RF Scanner Usage
• Production Support
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail