Material Handler (2nd Shift - 1 : 45PM-10 : 00PM)

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose

The material handling equipment operator position is responsible for physically loading and unloading trucks, delivering parts and components to and from assembly lines and / or supporting the press room where applicable in order to feed the production process within the company. Work errors could impact multiple departments, such as when products are mislabeled. Extreme caution must be used to avoid injuries when driving vehicles in areas with pedestrian traffic. The department is structured as a formal team and requires the ability to work within the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates a hi-lo, tugger and / or shag truck to load and unload trucks, support production and / or docks.
• Place finished product in proper storage location.
• Ensure containers are properly labeled.
• Verify product in container matches label.
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing of activities to meet material handling requirements and deadlines.
• Constant visual effort and concentration sufficient to type, read, and memorize information such as part numbers and part locations.
• Follow all safety regulations concerning industrial vehicle operation.
• Perform basic housekeeping to keep area clean and safe.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

Competencies

Licensure

Hi-Lo License

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant. The employee must lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. The work requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting and a variety of physical activities.