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Yokohama Industries Americas Ohio Inc.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$45,604 / year median in Ohio
+8% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and distributing materials and equipment. Maintains established inventory standard levels of supplies. Ensures correct delivery and shipment of materials. May process order documentation. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to obtain component materials from stock location by making appropriate scan using handheld device.
- Ability to deliver material to designated areas and ensuring that a minimum of two hours stock is in those areas while using the FIFO method for inventory.
- Ability to move finished goods to designated area once completed by production, this is accomplished by making appropriate scan using handheld device also by verifying finished assembly container is in shippable condition (no parts protruding from container, container stacked safely and stable).
- Ability to obtain returnable containers or pallets for the areas in which assigned.
- Ability to return unused material to stock locations by making appropriate scan.
- Ability to maintain stock areas and aisle ways ensuring that they are clear of material and obstructions.
- Ability to maintain outside storage area and tub warehouse as well as obtaining containers, pallets, etc. from area.
- Ability to follow all safety rules by properly using harness/safety belt, completion of daily checklist, properly changing battery, and performing preventative maintenance tasks.
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of how to receive in production and MRO material by verifying material received matches order, checking for damage to product and turning in appropriate paperwork to accounting
- Knowledge of how to ship and receive outside processed componentry by weighing outgoing parts, completing packing slips and matching incoming material with vendor packing slips
- Ability to empty recyclable containers and dispose of scrap from bins.
- Performs other duties as assigned
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proficient computer skills in all applications
- Knowledge of and ability to use a handheld scanning device
- The ability to operate and become a certified industrial powered truck operator
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
As of 1/1/2014 a minimum of ACT WorkKeys® Silver level is required in lieu of ACT WorkKeys® a High School Diploma or GED with one (1) year manufacturing experience. 0-2 years of related experience required for success in this positionPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ESSNTIAL TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB
- Frequent lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- Frequently communicates with employees, customers and suppliers Frequently communicates to external and internal customers to understand their requests Frequently sits at a computer terminal Frequently walks, kneels and stands on concrete floor for a minimum of 8 hours daily