Material Handler - Jacksonville, United States - KeyStaff, Inc

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Job Description

We are seeking applicants for a Material Handler/Forklift Operator (2 Openings) at our Jacksonville, Florida, plant.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Unloads and loads goods/products on trucks.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks to the correct location.
• Works as a member of the Shipping/Warehouse Department to achieve the best quality results.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses and perform general cleaning.
• Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of forklift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Drives backwards with high load for proper visibility.
• Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material. Questionable units will be set aside for further inspection.
• Stacks carefully in warehouse to prevent product damage.
• Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 6 months prior experience operating a forklift.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certified forklift license (training and certification may be provided).

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Experience operating a forklift in a production, assembly, pick/pack work environment.
• Experience moving material not on pallets with a forklift.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.

If you're looking for a great opportunity with a thriving company in Jacksonville, Florida, make sure you apply. *

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