Job Description

Job Location: Edwardsville KS - Edwardsville, KS 66111Pay Rate $18
Job Purpose Statement:
The position is responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, assembly of orders, and the movement of materials to and from storage locations. This position reports to a supervisor or team lead.

Summary of Responsibility:
- Select required materials from storage areas and assemble in orders, pack and/or repack materials as required, apply labels, stickers or markers and transport into staging areas.
- Unload and load trucks.
- Safely operate material handling equipment, industrial trucks, hand trucks, and forklifts.
- Audit count of finished goods as received from production and completes reports.
- Schedule the delivery of component materials to work area.
- Detect and report faulty operation defective or unusual material conditions.
- Maintain required checks of power handling equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Adhere to prescribed safety rules and regulations.
- Performs pre-operation check of forklift.
- Works from posted production schedule.
- Insures adequate parts are maintained.
- Prepares barcode and inventory control information for pallets and for shipping.
- Removes finished product to wrapping machine and wraps product.
- Prepares and turns in report at end of shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- High School diploma/GED required, or commit to obtain a GED with Carlstar sponsored GED program within 12 months of hire date.
- Must be willing to work any shifts and overtime.
- Basic reading, writing, arithmetic skills.
- Successfully pass a background check and reference check, drug test and physical exam.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift certification/license
- Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
- Computer skills required.
- Previous manufacturing and/or distribution experience.
- Experience in lean, kaizen, and high performance work team.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated experience with RF (hand-held WMS equipment).
- 1 year experience in a manufacturing/distribution operation in the same or similar job position.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to provide oral and written communication to all levels of employees within the company.
- Ability to work well independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to work well without direct supervision.
- Ability to achieve goals.
- Ability to adapt easily to change.
- Ability to follow instructions.
Physical Requirements:
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Ability to stand for duration of shift.
- Ability to stand for duration of shift, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, climbing.
- Hand/eye coordination.
- Ability to lift 50lbs continuously throughout the shift.
- Must have the ability to walk up to 800 feet, balance, climb stairs and/or ladders, occasionally.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to bend, squat and kneel, frequently
- Ability to lift materials, 40 lbs or less regularly; up to 70 lbs occasionally

Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in tire and wheel assembly is preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to perform physical labor, including loading and unloading trucks.