Production Material Handler

Are you looking for a Forklift Driver role?  Want to be part of a team that  participates in the development and implementation of sound material handling practices to support Total Customer Satisfaction of both internal and external customers?  We are looking for a candidate that will insure that all incoming and outgoing products in manufacturing are accurately documented and properly identified, moved and stored.

Custom Profile is an employee-owned company that develops and manufactures specialty thermoplastic profile extrusions and sub-assemblies with locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Camden, SC and Juarez, Mexico. Our in-house tooling design and fabrication allows for complete control of quality and reduced lead times. The company boasts a blue-chip customer base, including MillerKnoll, Haworth, Hon/Allsteel, Steelcase, Whirlpool, Electrolux, GE Appliance, 3M and others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manage central material system activities; work with supervisors, set-ups and extrusion operators regarding daily schedule and material changes. Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Support extrusion and finishing departments with material/equipment moves. Make sure extrusion lines do not run out of materials and finishing areas are changed over promptly and any materials needed are supplied in a timely manner to eliminate any un-necessary downtime. 
• Maintain accurate inventory controls by adhering to CPI procedures and perform material handling functions such as documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, racks, trays and shelves. Remove sample materials and mark them with identifying tags/information.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, by following daily housekeeping and 5S standards. Support employees with value-added activities. Continuous improvement and 5S. 
• Communicate all job orders and their status to other material handlers at shift change
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow daily housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it more efficient, safety and an enjoyable place to work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of material handling experience required; a suitable combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• High School Diploma or GED required

Strength in the following areas required:

• Microsoft Office (word, outlook, excel)
• Basic Math Skills
• Problem Solving
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)

Experience in the following areas is preferred:

•  5S/Lean Manufacturing/Kanban
•  ERP/MRP Experience
•  Bar Code Scanning Experience
•  Previous Forklift License

Physical Demands: 

• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs.
• The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
• This employee works in the warehouse and loading docks which may be subject to cold and hot working conditions.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection and closed toe shoes must be worn on the production floor