Description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Material Handler will operate the forklift to move a variety of raw materials and machined parts between departments and outside to inside. Change batteries or LP gas tanks. Report any maintenance problems with the forklift.

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 may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Have previous experience driving forklifts.

2. Capable of physically operating forklifts.

3. Drive in a safe and efficient manner.

4. Put empty containers in their proper place.

5. Provide effective service to the customers.

6. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of a High School Education.

Language Skills - Ability to read and understand documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write standard documentation. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 performs the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently, possibly repeatedly, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to hot/cold conditions.

Qualifications