Fork Truck Driver/Material Handler - Lyman - Kurt Manufacturing

Description

Kurt Hydraulics produces a complete line of hydraulic couplings and hoses for multiple industries from agriculture and construction to petrochemical and marine applications. With over 35 years of experience in coupling manufacturing solutions, our customers receive SAE-specification products with the best-designed couplings.

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The Fork Truck Driver/Material Handler position l oads, unloads, and moves materials from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

1st Shift: M-TH 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 4-6 hours

Compensation

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $18.52 to The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors, including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

• Loads materials on pallets and carts for delivery to Brazing Assembly department

• Records inventory transactions receiving components into warehouse, and issuing assembly picklists

• May operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, or unload materials in and about facility.

• Counts, weighs, and or records number of units of materials moved or handled.

• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

• 3 months of related experience

Preferred

• Certified Fork Truck Driver - not essential to start, as most inventory movement will be WITHOUT fork truck

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.

• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee's individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Heavy work. Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms

• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands

• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Climb such as ascend/descend ladders, stairs, etc. Where body agility is emphasized

• Maintain balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching when moving about on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces

• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

• Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)

• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine

• Crawl by moving about on hands and knees

• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear

• Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Hydraulics is a division of Kurt Manufacturing with facilities located in Lyman, NE and Pueblo, CO. Our engineering resources and USA-based coupling-manufacturing facilities set us apart from the competition. At Kurt Hydraulics our employees have the opportunity to advance their knowledge of hydraulic couplings and hose as well as machining, automation, and quality control.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That's why we'll never settle for good enough. It's this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.

Job Details

Job Family Non-exempt

Pay Type Hourly

Employment Indicator Regular