Job Description

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

Material Handler III is responsible for moving and storing of materials with the plant operations. Utilizes a 36,000 lb. lift. Works independently within the established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Properly operate/park the forklift in a safe place, on level ground; never on a slope due to the larger size of lift. Knowledge of how to leave the forklift with the mast tilted forwards and the forks fully lowered, with the tips on the floor Apply the parking brake, select neutral, switch off the engine and remove the key.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Safely operate powered material handling trucks up to 36,000lb’s
• Provide any needed raw materials or reels for production lines
• Move warehoused raw material items to lines
• Move excess raw materials back to the warehouse after a production is completed on a line
• Movement of material between 2801 and 2901 factories
• Pick up trash and dump into outside containers each shift.
• Assist operator or helper with machine related tasks when needed such as machine set up
• Move scrap to staging area, weigh, and properly tag for shipping
• Move finished product into the finished goods reel yard and accurately update location in SAP
• Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school education or the equivalent.
• Previous experience driving forklift.
• Requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2 years of experience of specialized training and/or certification.
• Previous computer knowledge or experience.
• Career Readiness Certification

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  

• Read, write, perform mathematical calculations, understand verbal or written instructions, provide verbal or written information to others, work continuous shift if requested, work scheduled or unscheduled overtime if requested, maintain a good attendance and punctuality record, follow all safety rules and maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility, work well with others, and distinguish colors correctly.
• Requires lifting of weights up to 60# on a daily basis.  Requires occasional bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling. The job has occasional sitting for paperwork.  

 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• OJT - Will use company systems – SAP

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

 A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.   Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

 This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.