Material Handler I Yard
PURPOSE
Under direct supervision handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized;
lifts, carries, stacks items as needed.
- Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training.
- Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required;
may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training.
COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
- Manual dexterity
- Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions