MATERIALS HANDLER

SUMMARY

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.  Focus is more specific to the Sheet Metal department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

·         Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Opens containers.

·         Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.

·         Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.

·         Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.

·         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 as needed.

·         Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.

·         Operates fork lift

·         Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.

·         Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.

·         Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCY to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to pass Will-Burt Fork Truck Operator Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.