Forklift Operator / Material Handler - 1St Shift

At Comfort Research, our award-winning Culture and Core Values are at the center of everything we do. We have an opportunity for a dynamic self-starter on our awesome production team!

The primary function of Forklift Driver is to provide support to the supply chain through collecting, loading, shipping and/or receiving products. This ambassador will be responsible for operating technical equipment, optimizing loading for efficient logistics and supporting other warehouse functions to ensure optimal operation for the business. In addition, this position will work closely with manufacturing in order to achieve defined departmental goals of productivity, efficiency, quality, delivery, 6s, and safety. Ambassadors in this position will be expected to develop and display knowledge, skills, and willingness to learn and perform variety of tasks, flex to work needs, drive safely, maintain ongoing positive and collaborative work behaviors, and reliably work all scheduled hours.

POSITION DETAILS

• Pay Schedule: Weekly
• Shift Times: Monday - Friday; 7am - 3:30pm

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties.
• Performs cycle counts as required.
• Use wireless RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory. Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Shares appropriate information with team leader, supervisor, and/or maintenance personnel of any mechanical problems and/or shortages that would interfere with production.
• Performs and cross trains on other job functions as directed; may rotate through various tasks in work area.
• Inspect and perform maintenance of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Pick, wrap, and stages orders to be shipped.
• HAVE FUN!
• Develops skills to problem solve effectively with others.
• Moves and manipulates products/material weighing up to 50 pounds, involving frequent twisting, lifting, turning, and bending. Continuously pulls, pushes, and tugs materials.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Identify safety hazards in the work place.
• May learn to assist with completion of appropriate paperwork.
• Operate forklift or other hand trucks
• Demonstrates the Core Values of Comfort Research in daily actions, execution of tasks and interactions with others.
• Timely replenishment for production support is expected to ensure ZERO impact to production flow and our customers.
• Consolidates partial pallets for incoming goods. Locate and move stock of products to pallets or bins for storage or shipments.
• Assists with loading and unloading product from warehouse racks, per production/distribution center requirements, to ensure meeting of production goals.

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS

Here at Comfort Research, we believe that the health and well-being of our Ambassadors and their families is critical to their success in the workplace. Comfort Research offers a generous benefits program that includes:

• Culture Awards program with opportunities to win cash prizes or extra PTO in addition to company-wide recognition
• Free product allowances & product discounts
• A variety of health insurance plans to choose from with company contributions to premiums
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage
• Dental, vision, and other ancillary insurance coverages available
• Company-paid Life Insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) program with generous company match
• Growing family bonus & extra PTO for new parents
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan that begins accruing upon hire for eligible Ambassadors
• WHO WE ARE
• Several paid holidays throughout the year
• Referral Bonus program

WHO WE ARE

Located in the Cool City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Comfort Research is an industry leading and fast-growing manufacturer that is revolutionizing affordable lifestyle products. Our growth has been fueled by the demand for our comfortable, innovative designed and quality products through online and major retail locations such as Walmart, Sam’s, Costco, Meijer, Amazon and many more.

Comfort Research continues to be recognized as a Great Place to Work—and we’ve remained committed to building a positive culture and creating a dynamic, fun atmosphere. We believe in hard work and we live by our core values of: Finding A Better Way, Doing the Right Thing, and Expecting the Best from Each Other and Ourselves. At Comfort Research, the pace is fast, the work is anything but boring, and the result is always more Comfort for All!

• Ability to help drive culture change through support of our Core Values: Find a Better Way, Do the Right Thing and Be the Best.
• Ability to read and understand job aids and other instructional material printed in English preferred.
• Ability to use computer and scanning equipment.
• Ability to work within team environment required.
• Ability to lift/move product weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience operating powered forklifts preferred. Knowledge of various material-handling equipment as asset.
• Support a Fun Positive work culture to create a great place to work!
• Good verbal communication skills.
• 2-4 weeks training time required for most tasks.
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.