Material Handler

Job Title

Operate forklifts and cranes to load, unload and move materials. Maintain material storage and adjacent areas. Dump scrap and trash. Maintain equipment as directed.

Shift - 2nd/Swing Shift

Location - On-Site

Schedule - Work schedule to be provided by leader.

Salary Range - $19.00 - $21.82 Per Hour

Essential Functions:

• Loads, unloads, moves, removes, and installs materials, components, and supplies.
• Follows orders and instructions received from dispatcher, Leadperson and supervisor.
• Maintains yard, storage, and office areas with minimal direction from the dispatcher or Leadperson.
• Dumps scrap and trash.
• Maintains forklifts, cranes, and related equipment.
• Adheres to all applicable safety policies.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Works safely at all times.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains and dispenses bulk and miscellaneous supply inventories.
• Records work time.
• Assists other dispatcher and yard workers when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works within and promote corporate values.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with people and to efficiently meet customer needs.
• Must have the ability to start, stop and operate forklifts.
• Must have mechanical skills sufficient for routine vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able to lift, push, hold and position items up to 60 pounds total weight.
• Demonstrated technical skill competence.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Previous experience operating forklifts and yard cranes.
• Current driver's license.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift, push, hold and position items up to 60 pounds total weight.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.

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