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Shipping Receiving / Forklift Operator (Finance)



Shipping / Receiving Forklift Operator

1st Shift / Starting at $20 per Hour / La Vergne, TN

JOB SUMMARY

The primary role for the Shipping / Receiving - Forklift Operator is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift in order for production to run smoothly. In addition, this role may weigh, and load/unload material from machines and trucks, staging material in a timely and accurate manner.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments, according to production and shipping schedules or department priorities, and compiles and maintains manual or computerized records: Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material.
  • Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability.
  • Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules. Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records, such as material inventory, in-process production reports, and status and location of materials.
  • Ability to load and unloads materials from trucks
  • Attaches identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
  • 5S-Cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
  • Learn to safely operate all the necessary equipment in work area.
  • Provides on the job training to new employees and resolves problems utilizing knowledge of shipping/receiving/stock operations.
  • Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
  • Ensures proper documentation and package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a forklift operator
  • Proficient in shipping / receiving dock work administration.
  • Previously licensed as a forklift driver
  • Skilled in operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and oral

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
  • Occasional squatting, kneeling, bending and stooping
  • Lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing up to 30 lbs.

Company Overview

An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, La Vergne, Tennessee, and Reno, Nevada.

EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company's Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.

For more than 30 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today's marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers groundbreaking packaging and component solutions.

For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efpcorp.com.

EFP offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. EFP's benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with company contributions and others. We celebrate 10 paid holidays each year (starting day one) and our Team Member's enjoy accrued PTO in addition to their vacation time.

EFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Education: Equivalent Experience

Travel Percentage: 0.0

Travel Required: No

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