Material Handler

Material Handler

The basic functions of the Material Handler are to receive, inspect, prepare and distribute incoming material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate fork truck to convey materials within plant.
• Compute, verify, and record amount of material received, required and distributed.
• Load and unload packages onto/from vehicle, pallet, tray, rack and shelves and install/remove strapping, bracing, or padding used to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Examine material prior to delivering to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Saw, shear, cut and count bulk material to prepare for production.
• Empty scrap barrels.

• Communicate with purchasing on material overages, shortages, and problems.
• Communicate with machining working supervisors on material, which is overdue or short.

Qualifications:

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

• Fork truck Certification required.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Calculate figures and formulas that pertain to the work area.
• Problem-solve undefined expectations.
• Computer literate.
• Flexibility to work inside of a fast pace environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.
• Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.

Physical Demands Include:

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of fingers, hands and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, tools and to operate required equipment; and reach, push and pull with hands and arms.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.

Work Environment:

This person will work in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled. The person will be working near moving mechanical parts. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.

Why Work at GMM? Maybe you want a change. Maybe you want more of a challenge. Maybe there is uncertainty. Maybe you just want an opportunity. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, we at GMM have just the opportunity for you!

We build parts used in a variety of military application and have been continous growth over the years with no end in sight. The challenge... we need motivated and skilled people like you who want to work hard to be part of a team that is proud of what they do... protect the lives of those who protect us

What do we have to offer? - Great working conditions!- Fun and supportive company culture!- Growth Opportunities - Stability - Challenging and interesting work - Competitive Wages and Benefits - $2.00/hour shift premium for 2nd and the weekend shifts - Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2 weeks per year!- Quality Bonuses - 401K Company Match - Profit Sharing