Receiving Material Handler Forklift Operator

Job Details

Description

Job Summary | The Materials Handler in the Receiving & Materials department is responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe use of the forklift in receiving, lifting, and moving glass and non-glass products throughout Cardinal IG, a world-class glass fabricator that leads the nation in providing the highest quality insulating glass products for the residential window and door industry.

Essential Functions |

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety practices and guidelines
• Safely operate powered equipment
• Transport material throughout the facility and loading and unloading products
• Ensure the driving zone is clear from debris or hazards as deemed necessary by department
• Utilize handheld scanners to complete daily functions
• Ensure all rejected glass is disposed of in the proper areas
• Safely operate overhead crane to sling glass
• Combine glass and rack products
• Manually put away non palletized materials
• Ensure all departments are adequately stocked with materials
• Handle boxes or packages containing metal materials
• Inspect product for quality to meet or exceed Cardinal and customer expectations
• Perform housekeeping tasks in the workspace to maintain a clean work area
• Assist the team, leads, and management in achieving departmental objectives
• Ensure open communication with manager and team by ensuring radio remains on while working on the plant floor
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• May be required to work overtime, different shifts, and perform additional tasks to meet company needs and deadlines
• Requires regular in-person attendance
  
  

Workplace Environment |

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and potentially sharp objects
• Noise levels can be high and will vary based on the location in the plant
  
  

Qualifications |

• Minimum of two years of power equipment experience is required
• Consistent work history in glass manufacturing or warehouse setting preferred
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
  
  

Physical Demands | ☒Vision ☒Hearing ☒Frequently sit/stand for extended time ☒Frequently climb 11-inch step to access RICO

☒ Frequently climb steps at 19 and 31 inches to access forklift using 3-point contact ☒Occasionally bend/reach

☒Occasionally lift/carry up to 51lbs ☒Occasionally Push/Pull up to 70lbs ☒Occasionally grip up to 60lbs

☒Occasionally walk

What We Offer |

• Rewarding Monthly Profit- Sharing Plan/401 K
• Generous Employee Referral Program ($$$ paid for your recruiting efforts)
• Cross-training and growth advancement opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off- 9 Paid Holidays
• Safety Shoes/Glasses Allowance
• Work-life balance- various shifts available
• Climate-controlled facility and covered parking
  
  

Shift & Pay |

Shift: Monday-Friday 10:30 AM- 7:00 PM

Pay: $19.50

Bonus - Potential Monthly Profit Sharing

Cardinal Glass is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. If you’re looking into making a career move, Cardinal may be just the new experience you’ve been searching for.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks or be assigned to a different department and/or shift as necessary to meet business objectives. All Cardinal personnel are expected to contribute to a safe working environment by performing duties cleanly and safely. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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