Material Handling Specialist (Forklift) - 1st Shift (6 AM to 2:45 PM) - PGT Innovations

The Material Handling Specialist is responsible for operating forklifts and moving goods around warehouses and other industrial sites.

• Works with material handler technicians to ensure a smooth and productive daily workflow.
• Verifies equipment daily while following the required safety checklist.
• Thoroughly inspect loads to prevent potential damage and/or hazards.
• Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries.
• Promptly unloads trucks, sort, and stock materials.
• Engages and collaborates with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
• Provide support for the entire facility in different departments.
• Stage materials and/or tools inventory and ensure proper product is pulled and provided.
• Reads and understands to complete and/or assist in labeling deliveries or products.
• Collaborate with all internal departments to locate packages and complete delivery.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area. Ensuring driving areas are free from obstructions.
• Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures.

• At least 6 months of forklift experience required.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and inventory.
• Experience in basic warehouse operation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Visual alertness to read instructions and operate and inspect equipment.
• Completion of on-the-job training and certification will be required.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

On March 28, 2024, PGT Innovations was successfully acquired by MITER Brands and incorporated into the organization’s portfolio. MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by a passion for quality and relentless pursuit of 100%.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

We have one purpose: Build the most valued window and door brand in America. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.

PEOPLE FIRST ISN'T JUST A CATCHPHRASE.

It's a value we live every day. We make investments for the long-haul, to ensure the success of all. Because when our people win, we all win.

DOING THE RIGHT THING IS IN OUR DNA.

Through best practices, strategic investments and our relentless Pursuit of 100%, we strive for higher quality, greater precision and more efficiency in everything we do.

WE SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AT A DEPTH THAT OTHERS CANNOT.

We find every opportunity to deliver seamless engagements and the extraordinary experiences that lead to valued, long-lasting relationships.