Flex-N-Gate
Material Handler / Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift
Danville, Illinois, United States
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in Automotive News. A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Primary responsibilities include safely and efficiently moving materials and supplies to and from the warehouse and press operations as needed. Need to follow and maintain 5S and First in First out (FIFO) organizational layouts in the shipping dock, at the work cell, and all outside storage areas. All paperwork assigned needs to be filled out thoroughly and on time.
- Maintain a safe work environment while complying with the departmental procedures regarding environmental protection.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to interpret and identify parts according to their part numbers and the must show the ability to provide empty packaging
- Operate Material Tipper Safely
- Upon direction from the Supervisor or Process Technicians, must make manual adjustments to material loading system using the system operator panels.
- Must have demonstrated an ability to plan ahead and perform tasks in a manner that wont disrupt the production process.
- Return components to correct location on component shelf at the time of mold change.
- Complete any paper work required
- Daily Forklift Safety Inspections
- 5S Check Sheet and all complete all other assigned documentation.
- Identify components necessary to manufacture a finished part by reviewing work instructions and Bill of Materials.
- Must be able to obtain and sustain a forklift license issued from Flex N Gate Plastics within 30 days. Previous Forklift experience required.
- Previous Materials experience preferred.
- Proficient in mathematics, read and understand instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and have good planning abilities.
- Must have knowledge of parts and correctly provide correct components or plastic to each press.
- Must have demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must meet minimum eligibility and selection process as outlined in the handbook.
- Good attendance is critical.
- Must be flexible and able to work all shifts and hours, including overtime with little or no notice.
- Must be able to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
- Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to work within deadlines.
- Physical Requirements Include:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, standing, bending, lifting, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation, foot controls.
Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say?
It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.
Lots of growth opportunity.
The companys young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.
Not just a joba great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.