Material Control Operator (Forklift Operator) - Velux : Job Details

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future.From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight andfresh air.The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations.Alongside the rest of our values, courage and mutual respect define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.The primary purpose of this position is to load/unload trucks and transport materials internally via forklift, in order to assist with the operations in the manufacturing of skylight component parts according to production standards and plans.Standard Working Hours: 1st Shift (6:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday)Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs work according to Job Instructions (J.I.'s) assigned to the position: supply assembly line with the necessary supplies to produce the skylights

• Transport inventory in and out of the parts supply area of the assembly line

• Perform accurate SAP transactions

• Ensures production, quality and safety standards are met

• Performs cleaning and maintaining of 5's practices

• Performs other assignments as directed by local supervision

Starting Hourly Wage: $22.30 - $24.17Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred

• Experience operating a Forklift required/ Forklift Certification preferred

• Experience in a production environment is required

• Experience with SAP in issuing and confirming components as well as the process in SAP to load and unload truck

• Must be able to key information into a computer with accuracy

• Must be a self-starter with good organizational skills

• Good math skills are required

• Must be able to read and follow production plans

• Understanding of metric measurement systems is preferred

• Experience reading and utilizing blueprints is preferred

• Must be able to work 2nd shift as production demands

• Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as needed

• Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position

• The desire and ability to work in a team environment demonstrated through a positive quality, safety, attendance and good work history

• Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Employee Benefits:Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan
• On-site Health Clinic
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• And Much More

Equal Opportunity EmployerVELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.E-VerifyVELUX uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.