What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Bayou Manufacturing?
Position Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently moving raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products between production stations, storage areas, and designated locations. This position requires forklift experience, close attention to detail, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift to load, unload, transport, and position materials.
- Safely move and stage materials between production stations, departments, storage areas, and shipping locations.
- Verify material identification, quantity, and destination before moving materials.
- Ensure material tags and required paperwork remain with the correct material.
- Follow work orders, material requests, and supervisor instructions.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks as needed.
- Inspect material-handling equipment before use and report any issues.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and material-storage locations.
- Report material shortages, damage, identification issues, or other discrepancies.
- Participate in inventory counts and material-location verification when requested.
- Complete overhead crane training and become qualified to operate overhead cranes.
- Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous forklift operating experience required.
- Previous material-handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Willingness and ability to complete overhead crane training.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and good communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, reach, climb, lift, and carry materials within company-established limits.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
- Ability to work around machinery, moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17