Material Handler

A material handler is responsible and accountable for facilitating and supporting the transportation and unloading/loading of materials, inventory supplies, and finished products to designated locations using a forklift and other equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Ability to safely operate an overhead crane with chains

· Ability to safely operate tow motor

· Ability to fill out paperwork, record transactions, review packing slips & bill of ladings Ability to prepare finished product for shipment by identifying, pulling, staging, packing, crating, loading and securing product

· Understand and use basic math and a tape measure

· Ability to perform physical labor and lift at least 50 pounds

· Move and store a variety of materials, parts or products, check identification, report shortages or damaged materials.

· Use forklifts and pallet jacks as necessary to move and position parts and materials; use care to lift and balance loads properly; operate equipment in a safe manner.

· Exercise proper care in the use of tools, equipment, and materials.

· Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, improper operations, and unusual conditions to supervision

· Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition

· Perform other duties as assigned

· Qualifications

· High school or equivalent (Preferred)

· Warehouse Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

· Ability to work in outdoor environments

· Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

· Job Type: Full-time

· Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· At least one year of forklift experience. Forklift Certification preferred.

· At least one year of related experience working within a material and/or logistics environment.

· Previous experience reading and following instructions, utilizing basic math and a tape measure.

· Previous experience working in outdoor environments lifting 50 pounds as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork
• Reliability & Punctuality
• Mathematical Thinking

• Detail Oriented

• Initiative

• Process Oriented

• Safety Awareness

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.