Material Handler

Key Staffing is HIRING we are in search of a Material Handler to join our clients production team in Visalia, Ca. We are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

The Material Handler is responsible to load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects extrusions for scratches, dents and quality.
• Able to read work order and follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Knowledge and ability to follow the MDR Process.
• Able to identify material by part number and product finish.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads materials onto material racks and carts installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment.
• Assembles crates to contain products when required.
• Stores materials such as metals, tools, or chemicals in designated areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One to six months related work experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondents.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Ability to count, to add, to subtract and to multiply simple numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with and respond to minor problems in standard work situations.
• Ability to obtain a mobile equipment license, forklift certification, side-loader certification, electric pallet jack certification and overhead crane certification are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to repetitively lift up to 40 pounds or 1/3 of your body weight.
• Able to work 12 hour days.
• Able to wear required PPE.
• Able to bend and twist repetitively.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.