What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler (60604) position at Walsworth?
Job Summary:
As a Material Handler, you are responsible for moving materials/scrap around the facility, as well as updating all necessary logs and putting material in the proper holding/staging area. This position works alternate hours every other week:
Week 1: 5am to 2pm Monday thru Thursday and 7am to 11:30am on Fridays
Week 2: 6am to 3pm Monday thru Thursday and 11am to 3pm on Fridays.
Essential Functions:
- Operates various powered industrial trucks.
- Fills out appropriate paperwork.
- Moves materials around the facility.
- Updates logs.
- Puts materials in the proper holding/staging area.
- Coordinates scrap/trash removal and maintenance at various work centers.
- Set up and operate the baler machine.
- Gather and segregates varied recyclable materials.
- Manages daily operation within the Walsworth Recycling Center including the operation of various equipment.
- Provides scrap and waste receptacles throughout the facility.
- Clears lines of outgoing materials as directed by the shift lead.
- Must be able to read, follow and perform work instructions.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
- Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to interface with a variety of individuals or groups on a frequent basis.
- Ability to work with limited direction and supervision, while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.
- Strong mechanical aptitude helpful.
- Previous experience working with Power Industrial equipment.
- Must have good organizational skills.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or use controls, tools or equipment.
- May require specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Operates various lift trucks and materials management equipment, placing materials in or out of racking or other confined spaces and near pedestrians and/or near operating machinery.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma.
- Previous experience preferred.