Material Handler III

Job Description

Job Description

Dal-Tile is currently seeking an  expert Material Handler to join our TEAM! As a veteran Material Handler, we need someone who is ready to operate all equipment utilized in the distribution center such as the Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, Sit-Down Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack.

Shift: 1st Shift

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 AM- 4:45 PM 

Pay Rate:

• Entry Rate: $22.95
• 3 Month Rate: $24.80

Primary Objective:

• Operates various powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and conveys orders to packing station or shipping area. 

Major Function and Scope:

• Operates various powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and conveys orders to packing station or shipping area.
• Operates order picker equipment or stand-up forklift to assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets.
• Utilizes warehouse systems such as Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Verifies stock availability and audits orders for accuracy.
• Conveys picked orders to packing station or shipping area.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows standard operating and safety procedures.
• Keeps area safe, clean, and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent experience; Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator.
• 3 or more years previous distribution/warehouse experience.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months previous stand-up forklift or order picker equipment experience. 

Competencies:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Must be Dal-Tile certified to operate powered industrial trucks. 

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb, or balance.
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• The average number of picks per hour is 25, and the average weight is between 40-70 lbs, with heavier picks (50-70 lbs) being 65% of the work shift and lighter weight items (20-40 lbs) being 35% of the work shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is usually loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.