Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of the Receiving & Shipping Supervisor, the Material Handling Technician is responsible for operating a multi-directional forklift to load, unload, transport, and move materials to designated areas throughout the shop floor while meeting customer requirements and maintaining a safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary.

• Operate a multi-directional forklift to safely move materials from one location to another.

• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves, including manual handling when needed.

• Operate an overhead crane to move materials safely.

• Read and interpret blueprints to identify material requirements and placement.

• Work closely with team members and communicate effectively to support daily operations.

• Transport materials to designated locations throughout the shop floor.

• Follow all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

• Inspect the work area for potential hazards and report safety concerns.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area at the end of each shift.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous forklift operating experience required.

• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to communicate information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations with other employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects.

• Occasionally walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as talk and hear.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Possess the visual abilities necessary for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position involves working in a manufacturing and shop-floor environment, where the employee must safely operate material-handling equipment, move materials, follow established safety procedures, and maintain a clean and organized work area.

“Steele Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We are committed to maintaining a lawful workforce and verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees in accordance with federal requirements.”