Material Handler / Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift (Sun-Fri 11pm-7am)

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Description / Scope / Mission

Operate various material handling equipment in the movement of raw materials, finished goods and miscellaneous items.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

1. Exercise good safety practices to prevent accidents to self, others and facilities, and report unsafe conditions to the Production Coordinator.
2. Receive, transport and store materials following established methods and procedures for stock location, rotation and identification.  This task will involve unloading trailer and use of the computer system.
3. Stock Production with components following established methods and procedures.
4. Check for correct identity, quantity and appearance of materials, components, supplies and products.
5. Prepare complete and accurate records as required.
6. Miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

MARGINAL JOB DUITES:

            Help line workers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

      up to 1/3 of the time.

• Walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or touch; and talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the

      time.

• Use foot/feet to operate machine 2/3 and more of the time.

• Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 25 pounds to be lifted approximately 6 feet high and carried approximately

                  5-10 feet up to 1/3 of the time.

• Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the 

      left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).

• Dept perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial

                  relationships).

• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Some warehouse experience a plus.
• Basic computer skills and math skills.
• Read, write and speak basic English language

Specific Knowledge: (Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)

• Sit; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell; and use foot/feet to operate machine up to 1/3 of the time.
• Stand; walk; and talk or hear 2/3 and more of the time.
• Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted 1/3 of the time or less.
• Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted 2/3 and more of the time.
• May lift 50 pounds for up to 15 feet.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Dept perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Forklift 2/3 and more of the time.
• Computer, scale and drum handlers up to 1/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals up to 1/3 of the time.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. 
• Loud noise.
• Safety (steel-toe) shoes required.
• Safety glasses required.
• Miscellaneous PPE as required.
• Gloves and respiratory required for samplers.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.