Material Handler

Material Handler

Dakota Bodies Liberty - Liberty, MO 64068

Overview

Salary Range $16.50 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level None Travel Percentage None Category Manufacturing

Description

Summary

The primary role for the Material Handler is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift. In addition, this role may package, weigh, and load/unload material from machines and stage material in a timely and accurate manner. This position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to perform the duties to the highest standard.

Please note that the Material Handler will be using a forklift for approx. 25%-30% of their day. The remaining portions of their day may consist of the following:

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts
• Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum machine efficiency.
• Provides machine support by emptying scrap and ensuring lines are cleared of finished product.
• Locates material into finished goods as needed.
• Tracks orders and tags.
• Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding.
• May perform finishing duties.
• Performs setup of valve and burn off operations.
• Performs multiple tasks to ensure ongoing machine operation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials.
• May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary.
• Responsible for delivery of goods
• Maintenance and usage of company vehicle
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 10 hrs. a day
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Competent in basic math and computer skills
• Can read a tape measure
• Must be able to handle small parts
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
• Ability to recognize quality issues and problems

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material and or production order
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must be able to count and label parts accurately
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills including legible writing
• 0-6 months prior experience
• Required OSHA safety training
• Forklift and crane license
• Must have valid driver's license