Material Handler 1

TTX Company•North Augusta, SC

17d

About The Position

The Material Handler 1 operates a sit-down forklift and performs additional job-related duties, including yard cleanup and lawn maintenance. The role includes inspecting products and parts for quality, following established instructions and procedures, and participating in continuous improvement activities focused on cost reduction, safety, and quality. The employee works under the direct supervision of a supervisor or manager and may perform other duties as assigned. This position is based in an industrial work environment that includes both indoor and outdoor work. Employees may encounter heat, humidity, heights, moving machinery, welding and burning fumes, odors, dust, gases, elevated noise, hot and cold temperatures, oil, grease, vibration, and hazards associated with tools, welding equipment, and cutting torches. The position requires working 10-hour shifts, flexibility to work multiple shifts, and availability for overtime as needed. A drug screen and criminal background check must be completed successfully before hire.

Requirements

Must be able to stand, hear, and see for up to 10 hours per shift.
Frequent hand use for handling, gripping, and fingering activities for up to 6 hours per shift.
Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, twist, and perform other repetitive movements throughout the workday.
Must be able to reach below the waist and overhead, climb, balance, crawl, sit, and communicate as needed.
Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull railcar parts and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including frequent lifting of 10 to 25 pounds and regular lifting of 25 to 50 pounds.
Must be able to safely work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and industrial conditions, including exposure to moving machinery, welding operations, vibration, and noise.
Must be available to work 10-hour shifts, multiple shifts as needed, and overtime as needed.
Must successfully complete a drug screen and criminal background check prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English proficiently.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate a sit-down forklift.
Perform additional job-related tasks outside lift truck operations, including yard cleanup and lawn maintenance.
Inspect products and parts to ensure quality standards are met.
Follow instructions and established procedures to perform job functions safely and effectively.
Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on cost reduction, safety, and quality.
Work under the direct supervision of a supervisor or manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.