CDL Driver / Material Handler

Material Handler

Job Summary: This position is accountable for all aspects of material handling, shipping, receiving, stocking, and yard maintenance. Ensures timely delivery of materials at their respective fabrication, machining, or assembly areas. Ensures loading and unloading of material in a timely manner. Ensures proper inspection of received material and put into stock in proper location. Operate various types and size lift trucks (1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton, and 2 ton trucks), mobile yard crane, and overhead cranes. Requires all aspects of operating tractor/ trailer combination. Local pick ups and deliveries, as well as some over the road trips.

Essential Functions:

• Comply with all material handling as follows:
• Delivery of materials from stock or remnant to respective areas.
• Delivery of fabricated, machined, blasted, and painted parts to respective areas.
• Loading and unloading of parts and material for customers and vendors.
• Receive, inventory, and inspect all incoming material and stock in proper location.
• Ensure timely delivery of material to their respective fabrication or assembly areas
• Yard maintenance and care:
• Self motivated in the care of and proper placement of all new and remnant material.
• Maintain scrap bins for material disposal.
• Maintain racks and zones for material storage.
• Maintain I.D. for storage and future use.
• Maintain proper documentation of inventory.
• Responsible for inspections and care of equipment.
• Manage all stock including the following:
• Maintain inventory record accuracy.
• Effectively organize material in their proper locations.
• Prepare, package, and protect any outgoing product with coordination and approval of all proper personnel
• Responsible for inspections and equipment kept clean
• Coordinate shipments with Project Manager, Shipping/ Receiving Supervisor, and any other person(s) who will be directly related to job or material shipment, and receipt of the same
• Maintain safe environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to safely back and maneuver tractor/ trailer combination in various loading and unloading locations and situations.
• Extensive knowledge of material grades and types.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures and how freight industry works.
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Good understanding of computers and inventory programs to retrieve information and verify received items.
• Ability to operate and maneuver a variety of equipment in tight positions (large and small forklifts, manlifts, pallet jack, overhead cranes.)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 51 lbs.
• Able to work in all weather conditions in and outside the shop.
• Must be able to work effectively without supervision.
• Willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Willing to train new hires on all aspects of material handling.
• Ability to develop and maintain trust, unity, and partnering with management, team members and customers.
• Must be able to communicate well with others and write clearly.
• Possesses interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team player skills.
• Must maintain a professional conduct and appearance.
• Strong advocate of the company vision and mission statements.

Minimum Requirements: Must hold current operators' certification on powered industrial trucks. Three years experience in operating tractor/ trailer combinations. Must have experience in operating tractor/ trailer combination in various traffic conditions (freeway and smaller rural type areas.) Must hold Class "A" CDL license. Four years experience in material handling. Must hold current drivers license. Must hold current medical card. Essential Mental Functions: Must be able to understand implicit and explicit instructions and react favorable in all work situations. Must be able resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Essential Physical Functions: Requires lifting of at least 50lbs, stooping, bending and stretching to accomplish assigned duties. Requires sitting (forklift) for long periods of time and may require standing, bending and stooping for extended periods of time. Safety Requirements:

• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Equipment Used (but not limited to): Forklift (All sizes), Company trucks (Those that do not require a CDL), Truck tie downs, Yard crane and shop overhead cranes, Man-lifts. Availability:

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Travel: Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs. Working Conditions: Works inside and mostly outside a typical fabrication shop surrounding. Occasionally called upon to work overtime. Working conditions may vary according to weather. Requires ability to work in heat and cold. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time Include shift schedule English (US) Day Shift: Mondays thru Thursdays 6:00am-4:30pm