Material Handler 1

Day shift 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Job Summary: Transport raw materials and finished goods to designated production departments to maintain workflow efficiency. Operate forklifts and other power equipment in a safe, secure manner in compliance with OSHA & Trident Solutions regulations. Support shipping and receiving operations by loading/unloading trucks and verifying incoming shipments. Perform weekly cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.

Material Handler 1 Responsibilities:

• Receive, verify, and transport raw materials to designated production areas
• Supply production lines with materials according to schedules and work orders
• Remove finished goods and scrap from production areas
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory
• Stage materials for production, shipping, or secondary operations
• Maintain clean, organized, and clearly labeled material storage areas
• Identify material shortages, damage, or discrepancies and report them promptly
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives
• Comply with all safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Assist other Material Handlers as necessary
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

• Performing all job functions in a safe manner, following, and enforcing all TRIDENT policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills, knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.
• Leading housekeeping efforts and always maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Identifying and immediately communicating personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and assisting with investigations and resolutions of the issues if needed.
• Communicating and working with Material Handlers to ensure an appropriate quantity and quality of raw materials is delivered to the lines as needed.
• Performing quality checks on material, comparing actual results to specifications, and communicating results in a timely manner.
• Accurate and complete reporting of production and quality data both manually and in computer systems.
• Reporting any continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor.

Preferred Requirements:

• 2-years manufacturing experience, or equivalent
• Flexible
• Excellent safety and attendance record.
• Possesses good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work 8/ hour shifts, and report on time for scheduled shifts and follow company attendance policies.
• Possesses strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Possesses basic knowledge in math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Possesses intermediate computer skills.
• Understands production rates and production schedules.
• Ability to balance and achieve results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little or no supervision and maintain a working and up-to-date knowledge of products and services.
• Must be able to handle yourself in a professional manner with internal & external people.
• Ability to take responsibility for self and team.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to continually bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder, use arms, wrists, grasp and squeeze with hands, access constricted spaces, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to dusty or dirty ambient conditions.
• Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to hot or cold ambient conditions.
• Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to mild chemical irritants.
• Excellent forklift skills with the ability to safely move pallets of material into storage racks.