Material Handler

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The material handlers are responsible to load and unload trucks, track and control inventory, issue material to production, and move inventory items within the plant and inter-plant.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Load and unload materials and vendor parts from trucks.
• Receive consumables before distribution to maintenance and tool room.
• Assists with physical inventory activities, including cycle counts, measurements, and raw material counts.

• Track and control parts in areas of responsibility. Inventory parts as directed.
• Move material, work in process, and finished goods from location to location as instructed.
• Properly store material in designated locations following safe stacking practices.

• Completes required paperwork and system transactions accordingly.

 

Other Job Functions

 Other duties may be assigned

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

 This position has no supervisory responsibilities 

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

Ability to adhere to workplace rules

Ability to perform basic math / read / writing skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in a related field

Basic computer skills required

Must have or be able to obtain forklift license

 

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Shop Floor environment / shared workbench or workstation

Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools)

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors – large fans)

Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time

The employee frequently is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance

The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and speak or listen

Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Job Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tax Savings Accounts (HSA / FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays

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