What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler/Forklift Operator position at Plasan North America?
As a world-class supplier of wheeled and tactical vehicle armor and commercial metal solutions, Plasan North America manufactures the armor that protects our troops. The talented people in our workforce bring their best minds and their best hearts to jobs that are both meaningful and critical.
We are seeking eager, capable and qualified individuals to join some of the sharpest minds in our business. We provide our employees with a generous benefits package, including medical benefits on the first of the month following hire. Our regular work schedule is four ten hours days, however, we are running overtime Friday - Sunday for the near future.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Required Tasks)
- Operate equipment including forklift, pallet jack, hoist, crane, etc.
- Responsible for all movement of material from department to department
- Store material in proper locations
- Accurate manual and electronic data entry; send and receive information that includes product codes, part numbers, quantities, locations, etc.
- Complete paperwork/Oracle transactions to properly document work performed
- Accurately follow written and oral instructions and processes
- Adhere to all safety rules, regulations and SOPs in a production environment
- Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
- Handle parts with or without material handling equipment, requiring safety and delicate handling procedures
- Interact regularly with team leads, supervisors and other departments
- Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area in accordance with 5s regulations
- Responsible to maintain a team environment
- Must be able to work at a fast pace
- Must follow all safety rules and procedures
- All other duties as assigned
SKILL SET (Required Skills)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Computer proficiency
- Basic knowledge of ERP/Oracle from an Inventory standpoint
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The duties of this job require the employee to perform frequent standing work with occasional movement throughout the facility to transfer or deliver parts. Frequent use of powered industrial trucks. Occasional work at a desk and a computer screen. Frequent use of hands/fingers to handle and control tools. Frequent lifting and/or pushing up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting and/or pushing up to 80 pounds. Occasional bending, squatting, and stooping. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the employee is commonly exposed to noise, heat, and dust. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and toxic or caustic chemicals. PPE is required in this area.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.16 - $17.68 per hour
Expected hours: 50 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
