Material Handler - MS (38764)

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, and WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift experience required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
• Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
• Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
• Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
• Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
• Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please note: Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)

• Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:
  • Sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Read standardized work instructions.
  • Operate forklifts.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and steel-toed safety shoes.
  • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
  • Bend, push, pull, twist, and reach to perform work.
  • Ability to see clearly at close and distance ranges, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus as necessary.
  • Use hand positioning to grip/grasp controls of forklift or other equipment.
• Frequently and repetitively:
  • Walk and standing.
• Occasionally:
  • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Kneel, crouch, or crawl to perform work.
  • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
• Recognizes potential exposure to environmental, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Associate to successfully perform the essential and additional duties and responsibilities of this position.