Job Description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for picking and receiving all production orders, and for organizing and maintaining accurate inventory.  2nd shift is 2:30pm-1am M-Th, potential overtime Friday with a 15% shift differential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Replenishment of inventory
• Pull pick production orders
• Pick shipping orders
• Receive and put away production orders into stock
• Organize and maintain accurate inventory
• Operate forklift to move materials
• Considerable lifting of materials
• Cycle counting
• Cut bar stock 
• Maintain grease points on saw
• Fill and change coolant tank  
• Change saw blades 
• Clean saw auger 
• Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):

• Reports directly to the Material Handling Supervisor

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses, Permits, and Certifications

• Forklift certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills (standard and metric)
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately
• Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work well independently as well as with others
• Have attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to proficiently read and write in English
• Ability to follow all safety rules
• Ability to count various items with a high degree of accuracy
• Knowledge of packing, shipping, and receiving methods

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

• Ability to do considerable lifting up to 70 pounds
• Ability to be on feet walking 75% of shift
• Majority of time is spent moving from one area to another
• Ability to stand, lift, climb ladders, push, pull, and sit as needed
• Occasional bending and twisting

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee may be exposed to while performing job duties and responsibilities.

• Machinery noise
• Metal shavings
• Heat (primarily during summer months)
• Cold (primarily during winter months)