Description

Material Handler I

Summary: Material handling, packaging, and cleaning equipment.  Responsible for following written and verbal work instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans by studying work orders or shipping paperwork, materials, and customer order specifications.
• Verifies material stock before packaging products, loading trucks, or processing job orders.
• Loads/unloads material stock using a forklift, by hand, with an overhead crane.
  • Load truck for shipment with supervision.
  • Process stock pulls with supervision.
• Build skids and pallets.
• Cleans and/or packages material for shipping.
• Communicates with a supervisor or team lead regarding warehouse procedures.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintaining quality and safety standards and keeping records.

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 essential functions.

Competency

• 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 Experience

GED or High School degree and 2 years related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Quality of Work

• Produces an appropriate quantity and quality of work; able to determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way.

Communication

• Writes and speaks effectively, demonstrates openness and honesty; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

Problem-Solving

• Anticipates and recognized problems; communicates to supervisor in a timely manner.

Attention to Detail

• Follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitors gauges and processes; concentrates on routine work details; organizes and maintains documents and records.

Math Ability

• Basic math including fractions, decimals, and chart reading.

Computer Skills

• Able to utilize basic computer programs including email, and production software.

Machine Skills & Knowledge

• Competent with operations of cleaning, packaging, and skid-building equipment.
• Competent with forklift operations.
• Competent with overhead crane operations and below-hook devices.