Material Handler

SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, maneuvering, monitoring, and proper placement of product and material movement through production areas to maintain efficient plant operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review work orders and provide assistance and coordination with department leads to set up production lines.
• Inspect forklift at the beginning of each shift and follow designated checklist. Report all defects/concerns to supervisor/manager immediately. Submit checklist daily to supervisor/manager.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage, production, powder coating, shipping and receiving, and outside areas to proper locations.
• Attach identifying tags to products and verify that every item is properly labeled, even if product has already been labeled.
• Ensure that job materials and packaging materials are available at work stations as required.
• Communicate frequently with department leads to provide for the constant flow of materials.
• Assist shipping and receiving department in the efficient removal of materials from containers and as otherwise needed.
• Record number of units handled and moved using daily production sheets.
• Restock, clean, and re-organize production floor as needed.
• Check that product staged and waiting to be used is placed in safe areas.
• Keep all aisle ways and fire doors free of materials.
• Fix, band, color code, and dispose of pallets.
• Assist lead with certain servicing operations, such as anchoring and realignment of racking.
• Maintain daily inventory records for production materials.
• Communicate with and assist other workers in work area.
• Follow good housekeeping practices within the facility, including effective use of all warehouse space and in external staging areas.
• Follow all safety precautions and use protective equipment as required.
• Identify and immediately correct any safety hazards in work area.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for generating team spirit and creating and maintaining a personal attitude and work environment that fosters the highest level of employee cooperation, morale and satisfaction.

Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm