Material Handler

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Required to understand and follow all company policies and procedures.

• Required to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all guards and safety equipment have been installed and properly checked.

• Required to understand and follow work procedures as set forth by all ISO documentation.

• Required to perform daily safety inspections per lift per shift.
• Use wireless RF gun (SAP) to scan every location and every box/pallet, to pick, pack, and ship customer or manufacturing orders.

• Safely operate picking equipment; high-quality order picker, sit-down and stand-up forklift, jack stand, and electric pallet-jack to pick customer orders.
• Use computer to look up inventory levels and priorities.

• Safely operate forklift to load and unload trucks.

• Work overtime as needed to maintain customer service.

• Must be able to communicate clearly with co-workers, line lead, team leader, supervisor, and manager.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 verification requirements.

• Assist inventory control by reporting inventory deviations.

• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or its equivalent, required
• Must have some previous verifiable forklift experience

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing environment.

• Certified by Georg Fischer Central Plastics in the proper use and maintenance of lift trucks.

• Must be able to pass Georg Fischer Central Plastics test in the proper use and maintenance of lift trucks.

• Must be able to use SAP and understand priority scheduling system.

• Must be self-motivated to work quickly and accurately with little supervision.

• Must be able to work closely with others in a fast paced environment.

• Must be able to accurately handle all paperwork (pick tickets, receipt tickets, manufacturing orders, labor cards, MST’s)

• Must be a mature and responsible individual who is able to work without supervision.

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions:

• Typical warehouse/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas as well as heat in the summer and cold in the winter.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Exposure to sparks, chips, and dust (eye protection required).

• Must be able to perform repetitive motion.  Examples: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods of time.

• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more with the ability to judge depth and space relationships and bring object into sharp focus.

• Must be able to accurately recognize and translate numbers without transposing.

• Exposure to machine noise levels (hearing protection required in manufacturing only).

• Exposure to heavy equipment or components needed to produce product (safety toed shoes required).

• Exposure to electrical and mechanical moving parts.

Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.