Material Handler II

Description A material handler is responsible for loading and unloading material using forklifts inside and outside the facilities. Requirements Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility Receives, locates, and transfers materials, both inside and outside the building accurately and in a timely manner Opens containers utilizing hand tools, counts and weighs materials and records information as needed. Identify damaged materials and records material shortages Loads and unloads materials, both inside and outside the building onto and from a variety of containers including but not limited to trucks, boxes, totes, racks, pallets; utilizes appropriate tools to accomplish tasks Check-off material from the packing slips as they are unloaded and verify the quantities. Properly label the products for easy identification. Put the products in a location that best suits the product’s use. Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas throughout the shop utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to forklift or pallet jack Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed. Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules if necessary Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device Assists machine operators as needed by lifting heavy objects by hand or by use of power hoist Maintains a safe and clean working environment both inside and outside the building Participates in quality improvement efforts Performs required administrative tasks; such as recording materials movement throughout shop in ERP system (Epicor) Performs other related duties as assigned by management Forklift Primary Duties: Operate 12,000 Lbs Forklift moving and loading finished goods (large agricultural equipment. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank Skills and Abilities: Ability to work with minimal supervision. Commitment to excellence and high standards Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Ability to manage priorities and workflow Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm Acute attention to detail Proficient Hand Held computer for tracking all material related transactions Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Qualifications: One to two years related experience or equivalent. Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods. Forklift certification required, but will train right candidate. Direct Reports: None Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use these codes to complete this section: \"F\" for frequently; \"O\" for occasionally; \"N\" for not at all. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oxbo, Forage Division