Material Handler I Yard

Material Handler

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 :

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training.

Competencies :

Work Environment / Physical Activity :

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