First Shift Forklift Operator

Company: Quad
Location: Burlington
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Quad -in Burlington is aggressively seeking an experienced Material Handler (Forklift Driver) to grow with us on the -first shift - - Candidates hired into this role will be responsible for inventory control on the production floor, ensuring that materials are brought efficiently and accurately to machines to keep production downtime to a minimum. -
The Burlington plant is a one-stop shop for custom and specialty print work. Burlington employees can do it all - from books to brochures, catalogs to calendars, and direct mail to directories. It has 10 Color Sheetfed capabilities including UV Inks and Specialty Finishes, Die Cutting, Embossing, Folding, and -Gluing all in-house. -
-We Offer a great teamwork environment, development/growth opportunities, competitive pay, -full-service medical, dental, pharmacy, and optical facilities, on-site fitness and rehabilitation centers, paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per year, weekly paychecks and paid overtime over 40 hours per week. -
Available -Work Schedule that fit your lifestyle and needs: - -

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• 1st shift -opportunity available starting at 6 a.m. and working until 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. -Weekend work and overtime when needed. - -
  
  What does a Material Handler do? -
  
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  • Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift, or Forklift (training provided).
    
  • Servicing of press and finishing machines to move product throughout the plant.
    
  • Maintain accurate inventory of products with the use of an onboard PC and RF bar coding system.
    
  • Loading and unloading of finished products and materials from semi-trailers and auto-wrapper using a propane forklift.
    
  • Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
    
  • Effectively communicate with team members.
    
  • Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.
    
    Qualifications -
    The successful candidate will have or be able to do the following: -
    
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    • Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
      
    • Strong computer skills preferred.
      
    • Prior forklift experience is highly preferred, but not required.
      
    • Factory, Manufacturing, or other work experience where mechanical or handwork was necessary is preferred, such as laborer, machinist, assembly, bindery, mechanic, warehouse, etc. -
      
    • Printing, Finishing (Bindery), or Warehouse experience is preferred but not required.
      
    • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems, multi-task and prioritize job needs. -
      
    • Strong mechanical aptitude.
      
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
      
    • Ability to read, understand, and follow both written and verbal instructions. - Good math skills.
      
    • The position requires the ability to lift 10-20 pounds continuously, the ability to lift up to 50 -pounds occasionally, stand for long hours, use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify defects. -
      
    • Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced, detail-orientated production environment.
      
    • Must be able to work overtime as needed. -
      

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