Valassis, a Vericast business, is a premier marketing solutions company that accelerates profitable revenue growth for the thousands of businesses it serves directly by influencing consumer purchasing and transaction behavior at scale while engaging with over 120 million households daily.  We are recognized as leading providers of incentives, advertising, marketing services, transaction solutions, customer data and cross-channel campaign management, and intelligent media delivery that create millions of customer touch points annually for their clients.  For more information, visit http://www.vericast.com or follow Vericast on LinkedIn.

The Logistics Technician 1 is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks while loading and unloading trucks on the receiving dock. They are responsible for moving materials to and from the production area and cleanliness of the warehouse and preparing for shipments out of the facility in accordance with all procedures.
They also post all raw materials movements on the computerized tracking system.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Forklift Operations: Moves material within and from the warehouse to the production area, and returns finished products to the shipping area. Unloads trucks of raw materials and loads recycling material on trucks in a safe, timely and cost effective manner Moves all materials within production area and locates copy. 60%
• Organizational: Works closely with machine leads and site supervision to manage raw materials, to insure continuous production of finished products. Removes pallets, strapping and packing materials, and moves recycle materials to recycle area. Interprets work orders and performs appropriate duties to support production machine changeovers. Receives and stores all postal equipment until needed by production. As required by USPS, completes accurately all required paperwork, to ensure proper loads prior to dispatching trucks. 25%
• Administrative: Performs good housekeeping techniques at the job site areas, properly handling paper waste and debris, and the removal of all potential safety hazards from the general area. Maintains facility by applying Environmental Health & Safety and Good Housekeeping Standards as needed. Weighs, as required, and places in proper location all finished products following company/department guidelines Produces in/out reports and completes Problem Material Reports. 15%

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE:
0 – 1 year related experience

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES:
Forklift 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to speak and communicate effectively utilizing the English language, preferred.
Ability to multi-task.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS:
Communicate with other production team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb (steps or ladders up to 25 ft.) or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to chemicals that require special handling and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Thrive in an environment of mutual accountability where multi-skilled employees and collaborative teams participate in planning, organizing and executing a daily business plan.
• Join an operations team that exceeds client expectations by enhancing print capabilities, digital offers, and customer service.
• Work with complex technologies from industry leading equipment and international suppliers that specialize in digital printing, manufacturing automation and IT systems.
• Develop your technical skills through in-depth training and certification processes.
• Explore your passion working with advanced, robotics equipment.
• Dive into a dynamic business environment with a sophisticated manufacturing process that delivers relevant marketing campaigns and solutions to help our partners, clients and customers grow their business.

Rewards

• Take charge of your future with our generous 401K savings plan, which is vested from day one.
• Participate in our company wide well-being program that also serves to lower your annual health insurance premiums.
• Explore new education opportunities with our Tuition Reimbursement Plan which covers up to $5,250.
• We offer work-life flexibility, meeting personal obligations along with professional success.

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.50 

The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

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