Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Job Title:

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Job Category:

MP&L

Department/Group:

Job Code/ Req#:

Location:

W International, LLC

Travel Required:

No

Level/Salary Range:

BOE

Position Type:

Full-Time

HR Contact:

HRSC@winternational.net

Date posted:

Will Train Applicant(s):

Posting Expires:

Job Description

W International is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. W International provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. We recognize that their hard work and dedication are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to reward them. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits, along with a positive work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on ethics and values, dedication to our employees and communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

W International is a world class metal fabricator located in Goose Creek, SC, specializing in complex critical weldments for the defense, aerospace and commercial markets. W International’s unique facility encompasses 45 acres and over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space on the Cooper River. W International works on some of the leading projects in the industry and can ship via barge, rail, or articulated vehicle. We are certified to AS9100 Rev. D and ISO9001: 2015, as well as numerous NAVSEA weld and quality certifications.

Benefits:

- Health Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Life Insurance

- 401-K with company match

- Paid Time Off

- Career Development

- Bonus Program

Responsibilities of the Position Include:

- Report directly to the MP&L Supervisor.

- When necessary, be able to perform any MP&L staff responsibilities.

- Operate forklift to move material to storage areas and maintain an organized layout.

- Utilize tape measures to take accurate measurements of material.

- Ensure material is properly identified and logged into E2 for proper tracking and accounting for material.

- Perform physical inventory verifications of material on hand.

- Perform and log daily equipment inspections.

- Report any faulty equipment, damage, or other potential safety hazards.

- Move hazardous materials

- Required to assist in annual physical inventory verifications.

- Coordinate material pulls for the processing department.

- Consult and coordinate with direct supervision and shop floor supervision concerning material movements

- Use radio frequency equipment as needed to coordinate movement of materials.

- Comply with OSHA Standards

- Attend certification refresher courses.

- Support in keeping the facility a clean, organized, and safe environment.

- Maintain a respectful and professional approach to communicating with others.

- Follow and enforce all company policies, including safety rules and quality standards.

- Provide necessary manufacturing support as required to meet production output requirements.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

- Preferred 1-3 years of experience in a steel fabrication facility.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work independently.

- Ability to effectively communicate.

- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

- Basic mathematics knowledge.

- Ability to read tape measure and measurement tools.

- Frequently lift, up to 50 pounds, and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time

- Having a good sense of balance

- Having good eye-hand-foot coordination

- Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights

- Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

- Regularly sitting on a powered, industrial truck

W International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. W International is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.