Forklift Operator - Amtrol/Worthington Industries

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting candidates for Amtrol/Worthington Industries. Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island’s Future at the end of this job description. 

COMPANY: Amtrol/Worthington Industries
JOB TITLE: Forklift Operator
LOCATION: 1400 Division Rd West Warwick, RI 02893
HOURS: Full Time, 2nd & 3rd Shift

SUMMARY:
Amtrol is a subsidiary of Worthington Industries. They are a leading manufacturer of pressure vessels for water systems, plumbing, heating, gas storage, ventilation and air conditioning applications.

We are looking for forklift operators on 2^nd shift. The forklift operator will handle material handling, stock movement, computer entry, scanning, Kanban, cycle counting, etc.  This role generates the proper paperwork for material receipts and shipments and ensures positive truck flow through the facility, inbound and outbound. This role is also responsible for timely and accurate load build and shipment of customer material to meet delivery specifications and minimize freight costs, accurate inventory, and effective communication with IP, sales and corporate transportation. A successful candidate is a self-motivated multi-tasker that utilizes a strong work ethic to ensure all shipping and receiving quality levels are met. NOW OFFERING PEAK DEMAND PAY PREMIUM OF AN ADDITIONAL $2.00/HOUR.

Key Responsibilities:

• This person will be required to pick customer orders and check orders to ensure accuracy.
• Pick / deliver materials to and from appropriate locations.  
• Will operate a tow motor, power lift, various scales, etc.  
• Will perform data entry in warehouse computer system. 
• During various times of the month, overtime is mandatory for this position.

Successful candidates will have:

• Knowledge of inventory control
• Working knowledge of PC and Windows operating system (trainable for Oracle)
• 1-3 years of forklift experience
• Intermediate English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract and multiply as required for the position
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office 
• Familiarity will using a scanning gun

HOW TO APPLY
For more information and a full job description, please visit Skills for Rhode Island’s Future website at www.skillsforri.com/jobs.  Applicants interested in this position will be screened by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future and Worthington Industries (AMTROL) will make the final hiring decisions. 

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