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Deister Machine

3rd shift Material Handler

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Workplace safety programs
Equal employment opportunity
employee training

Job Description

The company is an established industrial firm committed to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence in its daily operations. Recognized as an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company adheres strictly to all federal employment laws and emphasizes the importance of worker safety and compliance with regulatory guidelines to create a secure and productive work environment. It fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism where every employee plays a critical role in the success of the organization.

We are currently seeking a responsible and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our operations team. This role is critical to s... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid forklift operator certification or ability to obtain one
  • Prior experience in forklift operation or material handling preferred
  • Ability to follow safety protocols strictly
  • Good physical condition with the ability to lift heavy items
  • Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Basic reading and writing skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proven experience operating forklifts or industrial hoists in a manufacturing or warehouse setting
  • Knowledge of safety practices related to material handling and equipment operation
  • Ability to read and understand work orders and oral instructions
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record production data
  • Physical ability to lift, carry, and move heavy materials
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Duties

  • Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection at all times
  • Must follow all safe work practices
  • Operates industrial fork truck or electric hoist safely to assist in loading or moving materials and products
  • Inspects daily for the safe condition of industrial fork truck and notifies supervisor of all discrepancies or problems
  • Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
  • Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hoist and forklift
  • Loads materials from or onto vehicles for company heavy truck operator
  • Loads and unloads materials from vendor vehicles
  • Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area
  • Conveys scrap materials from work areas to outside dumpsters or bins
  • Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination
  • Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
  • Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, crates, or other containers
  • Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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