Material Handler

Material Handler

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10 week assignment with possible extension

East Granby, CT 06026

PAY : $20 / HR.

Shift : Mon-Fri, 7am-430pm, no weekend work

Must have forklift experience

JOB SUMMARY :

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting internal and external customers through accurate receiving, stocking, delivery, and shipment of materials. In addition, the Material Handler responsible for operating all material support equipment and performing all material support functions (i.e. receiving, running lines, and shipping) in assigned Operations facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Efficiently locate & pull materials / supplies as listed on production / sales order and stock assigned production areas to maintain inventory levels for production; ability to accurately verify parts & quantities and complete BOLs to receive and / or ship material.

Licensed and can operate all material handling equipment (i.e. Stand-up, Sit-down, Combi, Lancer, Tugger) at assigned Operations facility.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards; use best practices to follow all safe procedures in operation of various material support equipment in assigned Operations facility.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards; follow all safe procedures and practices in assembling and testing of all models in your job function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Previous experience directly working with material handling equipment (forklift, tugger, etc.), inventory management in a warehouse or manufacturing environment or an evaluated equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

High School Diploma or GED.

Six (6) months of applicable position experience.

Ability to become forklift certified to operate a forklift / tugger to receive and deliver parts safely and efficiently.

Ability to multi-task and adapt to an ever-changing environment and processes.

Experience using warehouse technology or electronics.

Experience with ship confirming.

CORE COMPETENCIES :

Internal Contacts : Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.

External Contacts : Limited external contact to : gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.

Communication Skills : Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating / maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and / or government regulations.

Decision-Making : Requires minimal decision-making responsibility.

Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving : Work of a relatively routine nature. Requires the ability to understand the follow instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Physical Demands : Frequent : Standing, Walking / Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional : Climbing, Driving, Bending / Kneeling, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting / Carrying 25lbs., Pushing / Pulling 25llbs.

Non-Physical Demands : Occasional : Analysis / Reasoning, Communication / Interpretation, Math / Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.

Environmental Demands : Occasional : Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious / Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.

Work Schedule : Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

Demands / Deadlines : Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.