Shipping/Forklift

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Warehouse Associate is primarily responsible for material handling functions as needed in the plant so that all production is moved and stored properly, all trucks are loaded as ordered and finished goods are delivered on time.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Follow all Safety Guidelines & Procedures (i.e. LOTO, Guarding).
• Receive oral and/or written instructions in performing assigned duties.
• Utilize scanners to ship outgoing goods.
• Use Assistics and Adage to generate delivery tickets and Bills of Ladings.
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Load trucks as directed by supervisor.
• Remove finished goods, scrap, etc., from production areas to warehouse and store in an orderly manner.
• Compress rolls for shipment and assist in bagging and labeling all finished goods.
• Actively participate in 6S Process and maintain housekeeping during the shift.
• Work in waste recycling area as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain required records in performing assigned duties.
• Perform cleaning and/or waste removal duties according to designated procedures.
• Perform other general maintenance and housekeeping as needed to maintain machinery and/or work area clean and orderly, using such equipment as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic math skills such as add/subtract/multiply/divide.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and implement solutions to correct.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to follow work instructions.
• Must be move and/or transport 50lbs. repetitively and occasionally up to 75lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in hot/cold manufacturing environment, which can include standing and/or sitting for duration of task.

It is not intended that this job description include all details of the work functions inherent in this position, nor does it give exclusive titles to every function described. The position incumbent will perform work equal or lower classification, as required or directed, and perform work of high classification for training purposes, or as warranted by emergency circumstances.

TWE Nonwovens US is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition.