Material Handler I

Material HandlerIdentifies and locates various production materials and supplies. Using a variety of methods (including forklift, carts and manually) moves and supplies materials to the production lines. Position may require driving on public roads requiring employee to meet state licensing requirements.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBelow are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:Read and follow work orders and labelsMoving and manipulation of various materials and suppliesTape measure accuracyCommunication skills – two way radioRead and sign for materialsBasic math skills for inventory reportingWork independentlyQualificationsMust be able to pass a pre-employment drug screenBasic reading, writing, & verbal skillsKnowledge, Training, Skills and/or ExperienceExperience and education are a plus; however, it's not required. Wabash provides training for all assembler positions. Upon receiving an offer letter from us, you'll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the production floor.BenefitsVacationPaid HolidaysExcellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits401k with matchTuition Reimbursement ProgramWorking Conditions/EnvironmentThe 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. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites where the noise level can be very loud with high temperatures at times. Due to the work environment, all employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering. Wabash is committed to provide equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.Physical DemandsAs an Material Handler, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle, and operate tools or controls for the entirety of their shift. The employee needs full range of motion in arms and hands, all Material Handlers must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. Some employees also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects weighting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, along with good hand-eye coordination.Behavioral AttributesIdentifies the existence and cause of a problemTakes initiative, persists at tasks, and pursues completion of objectivesIs knowledgeable & confident in communicating informationShares information with others to help them perform their jobs safelyCopes successfully with unexpected eventsDevelops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectivesResolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time