Material Handler I - Day Shift - Ditch Witch
About The Position
The Material Handler I at Ditch Witch fills orders, receives and stocks parts in the warehouse, delivers parts using forklifts or Raymond equipment, and unloads trucks. The role also includes routine maintenance of forklifts and parts wagons, along with other duties as assigned. The employee reads information from various documents, locates and identifies warehouse parts, moves parts and containers using a forklift, Raymond, or hoist, counts or weighs parts using scales, and uses a computer to check part locations, inventory, and routing or ordering information. Routine forklift service includes filling the propane tank, checking and adding engine oil, cleaning the radiator, and washing the forklift. The work takes place primarily indoors in a manufacturing plant with variable temperature, humidity, noise, and dirt, with limited outdoor exposure. The position involves hazards from vehicle and pedestrian traffic, overhead storage, materials handling, and hazardous materials. Work hours vary with production needs, may range from 8 to 12 hours daily, include some scheduled Saturdays, and include an expectation to work at least 50% of Extra Time. Overtime is paid after 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Have appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills, including the ability to understand written instructions, record transactions accurately, and perform basic calculations.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior forklift experience and/or certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Fill orders, receive and stock parts in the warehouse, deliver parts, and unload trucks.
- Read information from various documents.
- Locate and identify parts in the warehouse.
- Use a forklift, Raymond, or hoist to move or deliver parts and containers.
- Count parts or use scales to weigh-count them.
- Use a computer to check part locations, inventory, and routing or ordering information.
- Perform routine forklift service, including filling the propane tank, checking and adding engine oil, cleaning the radiator, and washing the forklift.
- Perform routine maintenance on parts wagons.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching up to 4%
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
