Material Handle -Forklift at Fortune Brands — New London, NC

This job is responsible for operating a forklift for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking, and counting merchandise to support production shift assigned to. The individual is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and radio frequency and bar code equipment and may be also required to perform order filler and checker duties along with loading and unloading trucks. This job serves the production lines with all materials and supplies needed to maintain production output and removes material and supplies from the production area as required. They will be strictly accountable and responsible for recording all product transactions and product movements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains supplies of materials to production floor and routers.
• Removes finished products from the lines and routers.
• Removes goods from the shrink wrap area to the yard.
• Hangs bags of raw materials for the extruders.
• Clears out trash boxes and waste, scrap, and cut boards.
• Weighs up scrap and maintains proper paperwork for end of shifts.
• Keeps warehouse and storage areas neat and clean, including outside dumpster pad.
• Maintains proper inventory by using correct scanning procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education/Experience:

• 1-3 years forklift experience
• 1-3 years experience in loading and unloading trucks
• Experience in a fast pace manufacturing/shipping environment
• Ability to operate computers and radio frequency bar code equipment

• Must have good communication skills
• Must be team oriented and also be able to work independently
• Knowledge in the use of scanning guns
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled
• Must be flexible on working hours during heavy business days

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $41,620 USD - $48,048 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodations