Material Handling/Forklift/1st Shift

Cranston, RI 02921

Employment Type: Contract Industry: Light Industrial Job Number: 43687888 Pay Rate: $19 / hour Specialty: Branch: Pay Type:

Job Description

 
Material Handling/Forklift 
The material handler is responsible for handling, moving, cutting, and distributing material in accordance with company requirements, and maintaining the material control area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
•    Set-up and operate automatic and manual saws.
•    Measures, inspects, cuts and packs incoming material in accordance with established procedures
•    Uses pallet jack, hand truck, forklift and overhead crane to move material
•    Maintaining the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow company safety standards
•    Communicate with supervisors and team members to coordinate tasks and manage workflow
•    May perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
•    Ability to maintain necessary workflow, possess a high degree of attention to detail and organizational skills
•    Ability to use and read a tape measure and vernier
•    Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math
•    Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctually standards
•    Ability to establish effective working relationships with other team members

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
•    High School diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•    1-2 years of Forklift experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
•    Must be able to become OSHA Forklift certified and maintain certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
•    Frequently required Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
•    Frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear
•    Occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and crouch
•    Primarily working in a manufacturing shop environment, may have exposure to warehouse equipment, dust, and noise hazards.  
 

Additional Information

At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality. HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.

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Doris Baez
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