Position Summary

The Material Handler I may operate forklifts, load trucks, unload and receive parts, pull stock, drive Yard Dogs, clean parts, assemble products or kits, and generally clean the work area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace safety.

• Shipping/Receiving: Receive inbound inventory, place material into storage, pull inventory from storage to fill customer orders, and load material on trucks and trailers for outbound shipment.

• Material Handling: Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, cranes or other material handling equipment to move material to/from trucks or trailer and within the premises.

• Parts Cleaning/Assembly: Cleaning parts using hand/pedestal grinders or other metal finishing equipment, utilize hand trucks, forklifts, cranes or other material handling equipment to move material.

• Provide error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

• Work under direct supervision.

• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Simple problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate forklift and cranes.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as: hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, bander.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Has knowledge of commonly used practices, and procedures. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as box calipers, slide dial calipers and micrometers (preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Physical Requirements

Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises and vibration from use of equipment and the following:

• Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin- fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.