Material Handler - Florence, KY (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Benefits :

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary :

The hourly wage for this position is $22.88 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and / or skillset.

Summary :

The Forklift Driver supports the production team by supplying raw materials and unloading and staging finished products.  This role will also ensure that the finished product is marked properly for inventory and shipping needs.  The Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.

Essential Functions

• Conduct all required pre-operational, operational, and post-operational checks / duties of the Forklift.
• Operate forklift following safety policies for loading, unloading, and handling of materials to the production line.
• Watch for other employees, plant materials, and hazards while performing duties.
• Safely stack / place raw materials and finished goods in their designated area(s).
• Organize material so as to not create hazards and allows for efficient inventory control.
• Tag and wrap finished product as necessary
• Verify that the pallet tags on finished goods accurately reflect the product on the pallet(s) when storing or prior to shipment.
• Properly handle loads to avoid any damage to the product.
• Complete necessary paperwork of required data accurately and timely.
• Support production line material movement, as needed in a backup capacity.
• Inventory materials, as needed, reporting results timely and accurately.
• Label, seal and removal of hazardous / nonhazardous waste to proper storage location, as needed.
• Read and interpret job orders as needed.
• Report any issues with the forklift to maintenance and / or the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education :

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience :

Functional Success Drivers :   These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.