Material Handler – Shipping & Receiving Driver 3rd shift - Flex-N-Gate

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10^th 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.

The Forklift Driver works with Supervisor coordinating daily warehouse/dock activities, including housekeeping. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned by Shipping Supervisor. Reads and follows work instructions. Drives industrial forklift equipped with lifting devices to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products and materials on and off trailers as well as in the warehouse and production, by performing the following duties.

• Must be able to ascend or descend from the vehicle to adjust the forks, inspect the load to be moved and operate levers or other devices to complete the assigned tasks. Must be able to drive in reverse when vision is blocked.
• Responsible for inspecting the vehicle for proper operating conditions, report deficiencies and operate the vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Must pass appropriate physical examination when required. Must satisfactorily pass a written and operating examination.  Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Must understand and be able to read an order sheet (pick sheet).
• Deliver correct containers to storage area without disrupting production
• Place finished goods in proper area
• Verify containers are empty and remove labels prior to sending back to suppliers
• Communicate with truck drivers as needed
• Report any equipment issues to active supervisor or manager
• Ability to stop the process in event of nonconformity
• Must be able to work in a fast-pace environment.
• Must know and understand FIFO; understand 7-point inspection process for C-TPAT
• Knowledge of loading weight onto trailer, including weight distribution, stack ability, organization of parts best suited for transit.
• Knowledge of trailer alignment for wide rack loads; and verify safety chocks are in place and operation of the dock plates.
• Work within a team environment

Perform other duties as assigned

• Previous Hilo driving experience preferred due to time constraints in shipment requirements to customer.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Minimum 1+ year experience in Forklift/Material Handling preferred
• 1+ year experience in the Automotive Industry preferred
• Ability to safely operate Forklift equipment required
• Flex N Gate Forklift re-certification is required.
• Must be able to lift, twist, bend, squat, climb, stand and walk continuously in close, confined surroundings, as well as tolerate fumes and noise.
• Demonstrate a good Attendance record; should be 2.0 or better.
• Must be able to work mandatory OT as required 6-7 days per week.

• 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 company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.