Material Handler I

Job Summary:

Loads and unloads packages all materials for the manufacturing line. Drives a forklift for the assigned department. Ensures material accuracy and schedule adherence. Performs other tasks as required. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Moves material within a storage facility to and from the loading area using a forklift truck.
• Sorts and distributes material to various areas following work order instructions.
• Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled.
• Attaches identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on pallets.
• Refuels lift truck and conducts safety inspections.
• Performs cycle counts and inventory to ensure material availability and system accuracy. 
• Organizes materials in the assigned warehouse.
• Cross-trains along the line.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/ regulations governing work standards
• Knowledge of receiving procedures 
• Knowledge of mathematics to add and subtract
• Skill in driving lift trucks
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be safety conscious.

Minimum Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Plus one year of warehouse experience. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight of 50 to 100 pounds.