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Logistics Operator - 2nd Shift

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Sheridan.  Be part of something greater.  Your career awaits...join us!

Sheridan MI has operated in Chelsea, Michigan, for more than 70 years of service to the book publishing industry. Our customers depend on us to convert their ideas into one of the most important inventions man ever made, a book of printed words.

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JOB SUMMARY:

• Read and understand work order verifying correct bind type, bulk, trim size, margins and run lengths.
• Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.
• Hold in good faith an industrial truck license supplied by Sheridan MI.
• Understand substrates, bulk, basis weight, color, and sheet and roll size.
• Operate stand-up and/or sit-down industrial trucks to move materials to the appropriate manufacturing areas safely without damage.
• Responsible for industrial truck safety as well as completion of daily industrial truck inspections sheets.
• Perform all functions of material handling including, but not limited to, Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse and work in process (WIP).
• Load and unload tractor trailers.
• When unloading trailers, responsible for inspecting deliveries for damage, prior to taking receipt of materials delivered.
• Accurately and timely key receivables, generate ship sheets, and alert to discrepancies on any documents received from external or internal customers.
• Process, package, and ship small parcel Items
• Communicate with Supervisor as needed.
• Be sure all waste is disposed of properly.
• Perform preventative maintenance, general cleaning and upkeep of industrial truck.
• Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.
• Keep area safe and clean.
• Adequately communicate with oncoming shift
• Perform end of shift duties leaving equipment ready for oncoming shift.
• Assist training new operators and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Six months of manufacturing or related experience. 
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace, and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device. 

• Basic problem-solving skills. 

   

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DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Previous industrial truck experience preferred. ?
• Ability to work with the following software packages or programs:
• Effective email and electronic communication skills are required
• Able to work with PrintStream and external computer/software systems
• Ability to work with the following tools or machinery
• Scale
• Banding machine
• Stretch Wrapper
• Label Printer 

• Hand tools

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently, 20lbs constantly 

Constantly be able to work in the work activities

Remain in stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods 

Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, 

Communicating with others to exchange information, 

Operating machine and/or power tools

Work in noisy environments

Occasionally be able to do the listed activities

Ascending or descending ladders