What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING LLC?
The Material Handler will move trailers and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, on the production floor, and in the yard.
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Material Handler to join our team and facilitate the efficient movement of materials within our warehouse and production areas. As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials to various departments, unloading incoming shipments, and loading outgoing orders. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to operate a variety of equipment and hand tools safely.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Material Handling: Utilize a range of equipment and tools, including forklifts, side lifts, combi lifts, pallet jacks, and handheld devices, to move materials within the warehouse and production areas. Safely handle steel components, subassemblies, tires, axles, electrical components, wood, and scrap materials.
- Loading and Unloading: Efficiently unload incoming trucks and inspect shipments for accuracy and damage. Prepare outgoing shipments by securely packaging materials using banding tools and weight scales. Ensure that all materials are loaded onto trucks safely and in accordance with loading procedures.
- Order Fulfillment: Support various departments by fulfilling orders for sales, returns (RMA), and production materials. Use handheld devices to track inventory levels, locate items, and update records in the warehouse management system. Coordinate with team members to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Production Support: Deliver materials to production floors, including weld lines, fabrication areas, axles lines, paint lines, finished assembly lines, and shipping departments. Ensure that materials are delivered in a timely manner to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
- Quality Control: Conduct visual inspections of materials to ensure they meet quality standards before delivery to production areas. Identify and report any issues or discrepancies to supervisors promptly.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while operating equipment and handling materials. Maintain a clean and organized work environment to minimize safety hazards and improve efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience as a material handler or in a similar role preferred.
- Valid forklift certification and demonstrated proficiency in operating material handling equipment.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. If