MTE - Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Our Principles and Values:

Manchester Tank has a proud heritage of hard-working people, who for over 75 years have manufactured high quality products for our country and the world. The McWane/Manchester Way Compass is provided as a personal guide to help team members navigate through situations they encounter daily at work and includes eight core principles to guide our team members: Communication, Safety, Environment, Leadership, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. All team members are expected to know these principles, values, and behaviors. Our Compass Points ensure higher levels of safety and environmental performance in all our operations. It also improves communication, relationships, and work performance at all levels of our organization. Job Description

Summary  

Material Handler has the responsibility to deal with various jobs at the same time regarding the material handling of raw materials and finished products.  Material handling could include loading/unloading, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties. 

Responsibilities: 

• Completes daily safety audits on tow motor and fills out check sheets.  

• Reads weekly schedule or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.  

• Operates industrial truck to assist in loading or moving materials and products throughout the work site. 

• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.  

• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on bins, baskets, or other containers.  

• Drives safely and with caution.  

• Looks for opportunity to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.  

• Follows all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures. 

• Read, understand, and follow the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions. 

• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.  

• Shut down process if unsafe. 

• Follow proper machine shutdown procedures. 

• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality. 

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. 

• Must be dependable and self-motivated. 
• Must possess good communication skills. 
• Be able to contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment. 
• Ability to pay attention to the operations of the machinery. 

Education and/or Experience:    

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training. 

Language Skills:  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, tape measures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Must pass Manchester Tank & Equipment's forklift certification requirements. 

• Must be willing to get certified on Telehandler (internal training and certification provided.)

Physical Demands: 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. 

• The employee is regularly required to sit. 

• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  

• The employee is occasionally required to walk.  

• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move objects. Objects over 50 pounds will require the assistance of other staff or mechanical devices. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

• Be willing to work overtime when required at times due to production demands and availability of material.  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. There is a high noise level throughout the plant and hearing protection must always be worn during production. Wearing other proper protective equipment including metatarsal safety shoes and eye protection is always required during production. 

Additional Information

McWane is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.