Material Handler / Forklift Operator (2nd Shift: 3PM-11PM)

Are you an expert forklift operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

We need a skilled Material Handler to join our team and become the driving force behind our operations. You'll be responsible for the seamless movement of materials throughout the plant, from receiving to shipping, using your forklift to deliver products to our bindery and pressroom baler. Beyond transportation, you'll also manage our recycling program for cardboard and plastic and conduct crucial product counts to ensure we meet our production goals.

This is a 2nd shift role from 3 PM to 11 PM with a payrate of $21.00/hr.WHAT YOU’LL DO ON THE A-TEAM:

• Supplies machines with proper material as specified by the Stitcher Operator.

• Make sure all forms have a backup load ready to run (flipped, unbanded).

• Communicate with the Stitcher Operator on job progress (quantity to run, VIPS, Stores, version change.)

• Supply machines with proper pallets, binders, wire, shrink film, empty waste bin and remove all packaging (shrink wrap, strapping).

• Make sure cardboard, plastic, garbage and unnecessary pallets are taken away from the machine.

• When a load is to be run, cut the plastic off and give the Stitcher Operator a form and the load tag.

• The Material Handler is responsible for the stacking of material onto a new pallet of signatures or forms may be done if the trucker considers the load safe and not above the pocket feeders shoulders.

• Sorting pallets and remove from area to proper location as per attached instructions (four-ways, good, Junk.)

• Verify load flag and placard that match with completed load and placement is correct.

• Take completed loads from machines to wrappers and complete the necessary functions to wrap loads.

• Transport completed loads to either the Shipping Department or the bindery wrapper depending on which area you are supporting.

• Make sure your assigned work area is swept up at the end of your shift and at any time production is completed.

• Make sure to clean your truck off at the end of your shift.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Valid state-issued driver's license is required for this role. While OSHA does not mandate a driver's license for forklift operation, this is a company safety requirement to maintain compliance with our internal guidelines.

• 2 Years prior experience in a warehouse using a forklift required.

• 1 year of Clamp Truck driving experience (preferred).

• Ability to operate a lift and hand truck required, as well as obtain forklift license within thirty days.