Summary:
The purpose of this position is to carry out assigned duties, primarily focused on material handling within the Shipping department but support all departmental needs as business demands require.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Moves materials from packed staging area to shipping and storage area.
- Returns empty pallets to packing area for reuse.
- Performs daily maintenance and inspection of forklift.
- Assist in loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments.
- Assist in combing pallets to better utilize warehouse space.
- Keeps always assigned work area clean.
- Complete any other related duties required and/or assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Must be able to operate a side loader.
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma/GED (minimum)
- Preferred at least 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment as a material handler.
- Preferred at least 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment as a mobile equipment operator
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively for up to 12 hours per shift
- Good Computer Skills
- Ability to carry out detail written or oral instructions
At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $17.53-$20.93, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Travel Requirements:
The travel required for this position is 1%.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.