Material Handler II

Alliant Energy • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • $25 - $29

About The Position

The Material Handler II operates bulk material handling and warehouse equipment to move products between buildings, trucks, trailers, and railcars. The role works both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to temperature extremes, weather, dirt, and dust, and may involve standing for long periods. Workplace hazards are present and require adherence to safety precautions and established procedures.

The position handles loading, unloading, railcar spotting and movement, inventory processes, and equipment upkeep while following customer requirements and safety practices. It also requires flexibility to take on sanitation, value-added, assembly, and rework assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes.
• Ability to use a calculator and demonstrate basic math competency.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds safely.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience operating a forklift inside a warehouse facility and in an outside yard.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, conveyors, and boom lifts.
• Previous experience working in a food-grade warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulk material handling equipment, including conveyors, boom lifts, wheel loaders, and sky tracks.
• Secure trailers to docks and provide trailer information to the office.
• Operate electric forklifts and associated warehouse equipment to move product safely and accurately.
• Use warehouse management system (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems according to requirements, and follow protocols for inventory accuracy and customer compliance.
• Load and unload trailers and railcars without damaging products or company or customer assets.
• Spot and load or unload railcars, trucks, and trailers.
• Operate train-unloading equipment, switch railcars, walk railcars before movement, and align track switches.
• Apply railcar hand brakes, connect and change railcar air hoses, and provide point protection for shoving movements.
• Check and clear tracks of obstructions that could cause derailment.
• Inspect safety appliances before mounting or moving equipment.
• Use proper radio communications and keep material handling equipment neat, clean, and operating properly.
• Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
• Flexibly support sanitation, value-added, assembly, and rework projects.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Parental leave for mothers, non-birthing parents, and adoptive parents.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Company and matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED