Material Handler - Forklift Operator

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Essential Functions: 

• In-person attendance.
• Drives forklift to move product and materials when required.
• Provides on-the-job training and back-up coverage in key areas as needed.
• Assists in maintaining inventory accuracy, completion, and reconciliation of purchase orders.
• Conducts and audits cycle counts.
• Assists supervisor with special projects.
• Research production issues and expedite product as necessary.
• Follows and promote safety initiatives and assist in development of safety programs.
• Supports Continuous Improvement by participating in and sustaining the MasterBrand Way
• Supports, maintains, and sustains 6S initiatives.
• Complete and retain MasterBrand Cabinets powered industrial equipment certification to include industrial forklift and aerial platform (required).
• Train new associates and/or cross-train associates.
• Update HxH or communication boards as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Ability to work safely and productively with a focus on leadership.
• Demonstrated competence in required math skills and accurate use of tape measure.
• Forklift certification and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate Friedman systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, problem solve, and provide solutions to inventory problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead production and actively support department initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and resolve issues with internal vendors, customers, associates, and supervisors in an effective and positive manner.
• Ability to maintain production goals, including flexible hours as required.
• Maintain positive attitude, teamwork, and cooperation.

General Requirements:

• Read, write, comprehend and carry out all written and verbal departmental instructions.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work area, giving safety of self and others a priority.
• Follow all established safety practices and procedures, including reading and understanding material and safety data sheets, lockout policy, and entanglement policy.
• Meet, maintain, or exceed quality standards.
• Maintain and promote positive attitude, teamwork, and cooperation.
• Wear common protective or safety equipment such as vests, safety shoes, glasses etc.

Work Environment: 

• Manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to wood dusts, and cabinet-making related materials such as wood glue, requiring eye protection.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures due to non-climate-controlled environment.
• Exposure to sounds over 85 dB, requiring ear protection.

Sensory/ Physical Requirements:

Sensory:          

• Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.

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