Material Handler - Forklift Operator

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC

Material Handler - Forklift Operator

Lexington, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Essential Functions:

    • In-person attendance.
    • Drives forklift to move product and materials when required.
    • Provides on-the-job training and back-up coverage in key areas as needed.
    • Assists in maintaining inventory accuracy, completion, and reconciliation of purchase orders.
    • Conducts and audits cycle counts.
    • Assists supervisor with special projects.
    • Research production issues and expedite product as necessary.
    • Follows and promote safety initiatives and assist in development of safety programs.
    • Supports Continuous Improvement by participating in and sustaining the MasterBrand Way
    • Supports, maintains, and sustains 6S initiatives.
    • Complete and retain MasterBrand Cabinets powered industrial equipment certification to include industrial forklift and aerial platform (required).
    • Train new associates and/or cross-train associates.
    • Update HxH or communication boards as needed.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Knowledge and Experience:

    • Ability to work safely and productively with a focus on leadership.
    • Demonstrated competence in required math skills and accurate use of tape measure.
    • Forklift certification and experience.
    • Demonstrated ability to navigate Friedman systems.
    • Demonstrated ability to analyze, problem solve, and provide solutions to inventory problems.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead production and actively support department initiatives.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate and resolve issues with internal vendors, customers, associates, and supervisors in an effective and positive manner.
    • Ability to maintain production goals, including flexible hours as required.
    • Maintain positive attitude, teamwork, and cooperation.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    General Requirements:

    • Read, write, comprehend and carry out all written and verbal departmental instructions.
    • Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work area, giving safety of self and others a priority.
    • Follow all established safety practices and procedures, including reading and understanding material and safety data sheets, lockout policy, and entanglement policy.
    • Meet, maintain, or exceed quality standards.
    • Maintain and promote positive attitude, teamwork, and cooperation.
    • Wear common protective or safety equipment such as vests, safety shoes, glasses etc.

    Work Environment:

    • Manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to wood dusts, and cabinet-making related materials such as wood glue, requiring eye protection.
    • Exposure to hot and cold temperatures due to non-climate-controlled environment.
    • Exposure to sounds over 85 dB, requiring ear protection.

    Sensory/ Physical Requirements:

    Sensory:

    • Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.