Material Handler/Forklift Driver

Description

Job Summary

Use Forklift and/or Telehandler as well as carts to move signage and sign material in and out of the buildings. 

Job Responsibilities

• Delivery material such as large poly sheets, steel beams, pallets of lumber, etc. to each production department as needed.
• Unloading heavy and unusual shaped freight & materials delivered on semi-trailers, straight trucks and cargo vans using a Forklift, Telehandler or pallet jack.
• Loading flatbed & enclosed trucks/vans for shipment of signage products using a Forklift and/or Telehandler.
• Ensure signs & components are secured on trucks in a manner that assures safe economical shipment and/or storage.
• Responsible for moving signs in and out of facility.
• Obtain weight & measurements of crates as well as documenting loads with photos.
• Operate air staplers and nail guns.
• Responsible to observe company safety rules and practices.
• Responsible for maintaining assigned equipment, including but not limited inspections.
• Maintain outside storage locations, sheds as well as the yard - including organizing and cleaning.
• Responsible for proper placement of recyclable materials in the yard.
• Responsible for maintaining regular attendance, working overtime or irregular work schedule as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

· High School Diploma/GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Prior Forklift & Telehandler Preferred

· Ability to read and understand a tape measure

· Basic Math Skills 

· Basic Tool Skills

· Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds