What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler (Port) position at D R Allen & Son INC?
Description
Purpose:
Material Handler is responsible for positioning transport vehicles, loading and unloading materials and maintaining facility equipment, building and grounds in a Safe, Reliable, and Productive manner.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
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Purpose:
Material Handler is responsible for positioning transport vehicles, loading and unloading materials and maintaining facility equipment, building and grounds in a Safe, Reliable, and Productive manner.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to all expectations for performance: Know all policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the position.
- Operate and maintain equipment and facilities: Support equipment, machinery (certification on various equipment is a job requirement). Ensure compliance with 5S systems and maintain Kanban levels in storage areas.
- Maintain safety awareness: Wear all PPE consistently, perform tasks in a safe manner and ensure others always work safely, bring awareness to issues and near-miss as discovered in all areas of the operation. Take action to prevent and clean up spills.
- Perform all tasks to the highest standards: Safety, 5S, Quality, and Productivity.
- Perform to all production schedule requirements: Be able to work a variety of shifts and schedules, perform daily activities (start-up, during the shift, shutdown).
- Complete all documentation: Complete documents and reports accurately and timely.
- Be an effective team member: Set a positive example, fulfill all responsibilities on time, resolve customer issues in a positive manner, fill-in on other duties as assigned, keep commitments to others, communicate effectively, and build teamwork within the group.
- Other duties as assigned and full compliance with all company policies and procedures as described in the Company handbook.
Minimum Requirements:
- Able to communicate (written and verbal) in English.
- Valid NC Driver License with clean record.
- Ability to pass a criminal background, obtain a TWIC Card, and pre-employment drug screening.
- Able to operate various automated equipment, adjust and perform maintenance on equipment.
- Have physical fitness to maneuver around and into equipment / facilities to operate machinery and complete maintenance tasks. This role is hands-on and active.
- Lift up to 75 lbs.
- Climb ladders and access equipment
- Sit, stand, and remain active for extended periods
- Bend, twist, reach, kneel, and crouch as needed
- Use hands and arms for maintenance operation and equipment handling
- Maintain awareness of surroundings, including sounds, movement, and visual details
- Work independently and diligently with minimal directions and communicate well with team members and supervisors.
- Apply troubleshooting skills to solve problems and contribute to the success of the team.
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