Material Handling Tech L1

Material Handling Tech

Under direction of the Receiving & Shipping Supervisor, the Material Handling Tech is responsible for operating a forklift taking material then loading, unloading, and moving it to a designated area on the shop floor meeting customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Operating a multi-directional forklift moving material from one destination to another
• Loads and unloads material onto or form pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• Ability to use an overhead crane
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Work closely with team members and communicates in an efficient way
• Being able to safely move material to specific destinations in the shop
• Comply with safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Check work area for hazards
• Leave work area in a clean/safe state when shift is complete

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.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior forklifting experience required
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred

Language Skills

Example: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.