Forklift Operator
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer
Carestream Health has an opening at its 1049 Ridge Road, Rochester, NY manufacturing facility for a person with 3+ years experience, additional requirements listed below for skills, education and physical requirements.
Hours:6AM to 2:30PM Compensation $19.00 to 22.35 per hour depending on skills, experience and education matching or exceeding the requirements for the job description.
The Material Handler plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and efficient flow of materials within the facility. This position is responsible for moving inventory in and out of various locations within the building, including the dock, warehouse, parts market, and manufacturing floor. This position is critical for maintaining adequate levels of inventory on the shop floor to ensure continuous production and minimize production downtime.
Carestream is seeking an experienced operator with experience in material handling and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems to correct the root cause.
- Monitor inventory locations to ensure appropriate levels of parts
- Utilize problem solving skills to solve inventory inaccuracies and correct root cause issues
- Perform physical material movements, including moving materials with a fork truck
- Accurately enter material movements into SAP to ensure real-time inventory visibility and traceability
- Safely use powered industrial trucks (PITs) or other equipment to load, unload, and transport materials
- Follow established procedures for material handling, storage, and documentation to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance
- Perform cycle counts as needed to verify inventory accuracy
- Demonstrate strong communication skills through escalation of issues with the potential to cause manufacturing down time
- Ensure a clean and organized workspace by performing 5S activities and filing paperwork in a timely manner
- Assist others within the team and organization to solve problems and improve processes
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in material handling or warehouse operations.
- Prior experience with SAP or similar ERP systems required
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Proficient in using material handling equipment. This position requires forklift license or willingness to train to obtain one (Carestream will provide training if needed)
- Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory transactions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures
Skills:
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations
- Experience using lean manufacturing principles and tools (5S, Kaizen, QAS, FMEA, etc.) to improve processes and material flow
- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in shipments or inventory counts
Warehouse / Logistics / Material Handlers
Physical Requirements:Person must be willing and able to meet the following physical requirements:
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