Material Handler/Forklift 2nd shift

Date: Aug 12, 2025

Location: PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, US, 53821

Company: NOVARES

Who Are We?
Novares is a global plastic solutions provider that designs, manufactures complex components & systems serving the future of the automotive industry. Using advanced plastics injection technologies, Novares designs highly engineered solutions to be user friendly, ergonomic and affordable.

Abilities: Safely and efficiently manage the preparation, loading, receipt, shipment, handling, storage, and internal movement of products in compliance with company standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements. 

Novares offers a variety of benefits to our employees.

*Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
*Paid Time Off
*Paid Holidays
*401k Retirement plan with company match
*Life Insurance
*Short Term Disability
*Perfect Attendance Bonus

 

Finality

Manage the preparation, loading, receipt, shipment, handling and storage of products, in compliance with standards

Main Missions

1 - Manage the preparation and loading of shipments, manage associated documents- Prepare for the loading of shipments and adapt to risks
- Print delivery notes and check they correspond to the goods prepared
- Print associated Galia labels
- Manage the loading of lorries in compliance with the loading plan
- Check the conformity and quality of loaded packages
- Detect and solve classic problems inherent to his/her role and ensure that the best solution is chosen
2 - Check the quantity and quality of goods received and manage associated documents
- Electronically record the receipt of all products upon arrival and check the quantity and quality of packages received
- Voice usage reservations and if necessary, raise a dispute in the event of non-conformity
- Store goods in the designated storage areas
- Hand the delivery note and the associated transport warrant to the Logistics Department

3 - Guarantee the cleanliness and safety of his/her assigned area, and of associated equipment
- Ensure the cleanliness of storage areas
- Report all anomalies regarding equipment used
- Comply with and ensure compliance with safety rules regarding flows and handling
4 - Promote continuous improvement
- Communicate instructions at shift handover
- Help others and demonstrate versatility
- Train new employees and ensure the continuous training of successors
- Suggest improvements in his/her field of activity
- Attend meetings and working groups when invited
5 - Update, check and keep an inventory of stock
- Manage stocks per area
- Report all anomalies (incorrect storage, mixing of part numbers, etc.) and make any necessary changes
- Take inventories, transmit elements and make any necessary changes
- Comply with the F.I.F.O. system
- Check storage conformity (place, stacking)
6 - Manage internal handling operations at production sites
- Supply production stations according to the instructions provided
- Remove products from production stations according to the instructions provide
7 - Manage end product stock entry operations
- Record entries into storage in accordance with procedures in force
- Store products in the warehouses in accordance with procedures in force

Purpose

- Prepare and realize the loading, receipt, shipment, handling and storage of products, in compliance with standards 

Essential job functions

Abilities

- Experience in a manufacturing environment, operating packaging, monitoring quality of raw materials or products 
- Experience with material-handling equipment 

Candidate Profile :

Level of Experience: N/A 

Type of Contract: ATW - At Will Contract 

Required Travel: N/A 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.


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