Job description

With over 100 years of corporate development and experience, Jowat is a world-wide leader in the manufacture of industrial adhesives. We have a highly motivated team of 1400 employees and are proud to provide our customers with innovative adhesive solutions in a number of markets.

MATERIAL HANDLING REACH TRUCK OPERATOR

Jowat Corporation has an opening for a Reach Truck Operator on our night shift, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on a 2-2-3 schedule. The Reach Truck Operator is responsible for pulling all orders for materials to and from the production floor. This role will need to maintain a high level of housekeeping in the warehouse.

Your Responsibilities:

Completes all transfer orders by scanning to machines in a timely manner.
Return raw materials, packaging, remix, etc. to a storage location when they are no longer needed by scanning.
Maintain a high level of housekeeping in warehouse including taking out trash, old pallets etc.
Work with operators when in the process of changing over to a different product.
Assist production employees when possible to ensure production does not stop.
Perform other jobs as required by supervisor.
Scan all material that is sent down the conveyor to be placed away either in the mobile racks or flow racks.
Pull all open transfer orders for shipping by scanning and placing at correct dock material is assigned.
Send up all repacks/remixes that is requested by materials management.
Put away all raw material that is received by receiving down in the DC.
Complete all transfer orders by scanning to the conveyor for production in a timely manner.
Make an effort to complete all work orders by the end of your shift.
Forklift inspection before every shift.
Write down any material that will not scan on material transfer sheet to be placed away.
Plug in the forklift at the end of your shift.
Report any damages to finished goods.
Report any issues to the conveyer belt.
Report any unsafe working conditions.

Our Requirements:

High School Diploma
Forklift experience preferred.
Attention to detail is a must.
SAP Knowledge preferred but not required
Accurate and legible handwriting

Benefits:

401(k) with a match
Paid vacation
9 paid holidays
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
Company contribution to HSA
Multiple company-paid insurance policies
Short-term disability
Long-term disability

If you are a motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

About Jowat and Our Global Presence:

The Jowat Group, a medium-sized, family-owned enterprise, is one of the top adhesive manufacturers around the world. Tradition and experience from over 100 years of corporate development allow us to serve as the leading company in adhesive technologies and innovations in numerous markets and areas of application. Our reputation as an innovative leader is made possible by the commitment and competence of our employees, the adhesive experts who always find the perfect solution for our customers. As a new member of the Jowat team, you will continue to advance our reputation by providing the optimal solutions to further the company’s goals.

Jowat Corporation was formed in High Point, North Carolina as a part of the global Jowat group in 1979. The High Point location serves as the headquarters for all operations in the Americas. The parent company, Jowat SE in Germany, was founded in 1919 and has a total of 7 manufacturing sites around the world.

With over 200 million pounds of adhesive produced each year, Jowat serves as one of the leading suppliers in the industry. Our products are used in a variety of applications, including woodworking, furniture manufacturing, paper and packaging, electrical, textile, automotive, and graphic art. A network of 23 sales organizations and various partners around the globe mean unparalleled service from the company. In the Americas, we employ around 225 people. Together, our talented teams drive growth in the industry through agility, collaboration, and innovation.