Material Handler - 1st Shift (Temp to Hire)

Job Summary: A material handler identifies, transports, removes, and disposes of materials throughout the facility doing it efficiently and safely. The individual ensures optimum flow by keeping areas fully stocked while maintaining an organized production area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivering materials to and from the work centers as needed by the production team

• Utilize our ERP system to analyze the bill of materials and methods to stage and move work in progress to the appropriate operation, and perform all transactions on the computer; experience with Epicor is a plus

• Pulls material as required for production orders while maintaining organized locations

• Maintain accurate inventory balances and ensure accurate material transactions

• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition

• Follows all safety policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Utilizes good practice methods for continuous improvement

• Observe all safety requirements, including proper use and wear of PPE; safety glasses to be worn at all times while in the plant

• Be a certified Forklift driver

• Ability to measure, read prints along with basic mathematical skills and following work instructions to identify and verify parts

• Support Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing processes

The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job.  An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change or delete the contents of this description.

Equipment List

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

 

Qualification Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Candidates must be able to remain on their feet for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Customer service oriented – internal/external customers

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced team environment and multi-task

• Ability to follow written/verbal instructions and adhere to standard work instructions

• Ability to work independently and as a team; utilize time management and self-prioritization skills

• Effective interaction with employees at all levels within organization

• Attention to detail

Education and Experience:

High School graduate or GED. Must have a minimum of 12 months of forklift experience.

Skills :

Work Environment :

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.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

• Standing/walking 50%+ of work day

• Frequently lifts and moves up to 50 lbs.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

• Moderate to loud noise level.