Material Handler/Forklift Driver
About The Position
The Material Handler 1 - Forklift Operator loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near the manufacturing plant, yard, or work site. Work is performed by hand, with a manual pallet jack, or using industrial vehicles such as a sit-down or stand-up forklift or electric pallet jack. The role also handles material identification and recordkeeping, supports production and inventory activities, maintains work areas and equipment, and may perform simple repairs and crate assembly. The role requires the ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently walks, handles or feels objects, reaches with hands and arms, and lifts or moves up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; noise is usually moderate. Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment on protected grounds. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Sit-down forklift license.
- Stand-up forklift license.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision.
Nice To Haves
- Electric pallet jack qualification or experience.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine materials or containers to move.
- Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, pallet jack, or forklift.
- Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
- Secure lifting attachments to materials and convey loads to destinations, or signal crane or hoisting operators to move loads.
- Count, weigh, and record the number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheets.
- Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
- Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together.
- Remove material samples, label them with identifying information, and take them to the laboratory for analysis.
- Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and maintain a clean work area, including machines and equipment, to assist machine operators.
- Make simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or replacing rollers.
- Assemble crates to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
- Operate industrial vehicles or an electric pallet jack to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
- Assist with yearly inventory.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
