Material Handler- 1st Shift (Monday -Friday 7am-3:30pm)

Job Purpose Statement:

The position is responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, assembly of orders, and the movement of materials to and from storage locations. This position reports to a supervisor or team lead.

Summary of Responsibility:

· Select required materials from storage areas and assemble in orders, pack and/or repack materials as required, apply labels, stickers or markers and transport into staging areas.

· Unload and load trucks.

· Safely operate material handling equipment, industrial trucks, hand trucks, and forklifts.

· Audit count of finished goods as received from production and completes reports.

· Schedule the delivery of component materials to work area.

· Detect and report faulty operation defective or unusual material conditions.

· Maintain required checks of power handling equipment.

· Maintain a clean and organized work area.

· Adhere to prescribed safety rules and regulations.

· Performs pre-operation check of forklift.

· Works from posted production schedule.

· Insures adequate parts are maintained.

· Prepares barcode and inventory control information for pallets and for shipping.

· Removes finished product to wrapping machine and wraps product.

· Prepares and turns in report at end of shift.

· Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

· High School diploma/GED required, or commit to obtain a GED with Carlstar sponsored GED program within 12 months of hire date.

· Must be willing to work any shifts and overtime.

· Basic reading, writing, arithmetic skills.

· Successfully pass a background check and reference check, drug test and physical exam.

· Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift certification/license

· Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.

· Computer skills required.

· Previous manufacturing and/or distribution experience.

· Experience in lean, kaizen, and high performance work team.

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Demonstrated experience with RF (hand-held WMS equipment).

· 1 year experience in a manufacturing/distribution operation in the same or similar job position.

· Ability to multitask.

· Ability to provide oral and written communication to all levels of employees within the company.

· Ability to work well independently or in a team environment.

· Ability to work well without direct supervision.

· Ability to achieve goals.

· Ability to adapt easily to change.

· Ability to follow instructions.

Physical Requirements:

· Excellent manual dexterity.

· Ability to stand for duration of shift.

· Ability to stand for duration of shift, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, climbing.

· Hand/eye coordination.

· Ability to lift 50lbs continuously throughout the shift.

· Must have the ability to walk up to 800 feet, balance, climb stairs and/or ladders, occasionally.

· Ability to stand for long periods of time.

· Ability to bend, squat and kneel, frequently

· Ability to lift materials, 40 lbs or less regularly; up to 70 lbs occasionally