Material Handler- (Forklift Day Shift Lawrenceville, GA

Material Handler - (Forklift Experience Needed) - Day Shift - $17.50 - Lawrenceville, GA

Working with general direction, the position is responsible for the movements of raw materials, supplies, work in process and finished goods. Must be proficient and OSHA qualified to operate a forklift. Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of departmental paperwork including but not limited to sales orders, bills of lading, production schedules, etc.

• Inspects and operates powered lift on a daily basis.
• Assembles & stages customer orders by pulling/picking the proper product from inventory.
• Follows FIFO on all shipping, WIP, & FG processes.
• Assists with the transferring of finished goods and/or raw material to and from outside warehousing.
• Assists with the training of department personnel.
• Completes all required paperwork including sales orders, bills of lading, loading checklists, 24‑hour shipping log, trailer inspections, put‑away forms, etc.
• Services the production and extrusion department in a timely manner to ensure efficiency.
• Maintains A‑O warehouse and works with the production and extrusion departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintains organization of all finished goods, raw materials and work in process material.
• Follows and participates in plant safety/housekeeping activities to ensure a safe work environment.
• Supports additional tasks defined by supervisor.
• Works 12‑hour shifts on a rotating schedule – e.g., 6:45 am–7:00 pm (2 days on/2 days off; 3 days on/3 days off).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• OSHA approved Powered Industrial Vehicle certification

• 1–3 years experience operating a forklift
• 1–3 years experience operating an RF scanner preferred but not required
• 2–5 years warehouse experience preferred but not required

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports. Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions. Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and warehouse terminology. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and groups of managers.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 lbs. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment exposes the employee to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing