Lead, Material Handler 3 - Wed - Sat (Days)

Job Description:

Description of the Position:

Responsible for providing direction to Forklift Operators, training, assigning work, and resolving

problems within area of responsibility. Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered

industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other

elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials

from rail cars in distribution center or storage yard.

• Supports and trains newly hired forklift operators within their area of responsibility.
• Assists supervisors and management of the facility in planning, assigning, and directing work
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial
  
  

equipment. Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. On a

daily basis, inspect assigned equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient

manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack
  
  

and store product in the appropriate areas.

• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products
  
  

are loaded and shipped.

• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or
  
  

containers.

Job Description

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality
  
  

variances.

• Inventories materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count,
  
  

stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.

• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service,
  
  

Transportation and Maintenance.

• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe
  
  

conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.

• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance
  
  

when observed.

• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 7:00 AM -05:30 PM

Status: Non-Exempt

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or more years of related
  
  

experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Forklift Operator with rail-specific experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment
  
  

(e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety

policies.