Material Handler

Located in Gary, IN

Express Employment Professionals is working with a local manufacturer and designer of protective packaging products for the automotive industry to find a dependable Material Handler to join their team. This position is responsible for safely and accurately loading, receiving, and 

Responsibilities

• Conduct all required pre-operational, operational, and post-operational checks/duties of Forklift.
• Operate forklift following safety policies and practices for loading, unloading, and handling of materials.
• Safely stack/place raw materials and finished goods in their designated area(s).
• Organize material so as to not create hazards and allows for efficient inventory control.
• Ensure that the correct product is staged and labeled according to load sheets.
• Effectively communicate any concerns with conditions of trailers, drivers and/or the quality of incoming materials.
• Coordinating with drivers to ensure a safe and efficient flow of traffic in and out of the loading docks.
• Verify that the pallet tags on finished goods accurately reflect the product on the pallet(s) when storing or prior to shipment.
• Inventory materials, reporting results timely and accurately.
• Enter and post inventory into respective software.
• Print labels for the next shipments.
• Support production lines material movement, as needed in a backup capacity.
• Label, seal and removal of hazardous/nonhazardous waste to proper storage location, as needed.

Schedule and Pay

• Mon-Fri 3:00pm-1:00am
• $18.00/hr

Requirements

• Forklift experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Steel toed boots
• Drug test
• Background check

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Pay

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