Artistree Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for accurately and promptly transporting materials to/from workstations and racks, utilizing forklifts, carts and pallet jacks; while following safety rules, meeting productivity standards and achieving attendance requirements.

Major Activities

• Handling of Goods and Materials
• Transports goods to production and bin location
• Loads/off-loads materials for use in production
• Puts raw materials and packaging supplies in proper inventory location
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards set by management

• Quality
• Alerts management of issues or discrepancies
• Participates in physical inventories and cycle counts

• Safety & Organization
• Maintains a clean work area for safe and efficient operation
• Inspects equipment as required to ensure safety and accuracy
• Follows all safety requirements for machine operation
• Wears appropriate safety equipment at all times
• Provides support to other production teams or functions, as needed

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• Pallet jack experience

Other

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must have general, verbal, and numerical intelligence, including reading and matching of numerical sequences
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and ruler; accurately read calipers
• Knowledge of RF scan gun preferred

Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• forklift experience

Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 1 year experience in manufacturing

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and frequently walk
• Frequently bend from waist and twist
• Constantly lift up to 30lbs/13.6kgs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23.6kgs from floor to overhead
• Occasionally reach horizontally and overhead
• Constantly push/pull using total body and upper extremities, from floor to overhead, and occasionally reach horizontally
• Feel with the touch of the fingers
• Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands
• Constantly move arms, hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or move/transport objects
• Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements

Work Environment

• High noise levels and moving machinery
• Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust and high/low temperatures
• Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment