Material Handler II - 1st Shift Reach Truck Operator

Hillman•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Material Handler II supports Operations by moving materials and finished products to designated areas within the facility using a variety of powered industrial equipment. The position includes receiving, storing, replenishing, picking, and transferring materials and products, as well as operating pallet jacks and other equipment. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities, including promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and incidents to supervisors; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities. Duties and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned, with or without notice. The work involves standing on concrete floors for up to eight hours per day and exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing are required. The physical demand level is medium to heavy, including lifting up to 70 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Forklift certification required.
Able to operate a pallet jack, forklift, order picker, and Drexel.
Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.
Functional vision and hearing required.
Able to meet the physical demands of medium-to-heavy work, including lifting up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Material handling experience is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with part numbering systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of powered industrial equipment.
Load and unload trucks.
Use a hand scanner.
Pick up incoming materials from the Receiving dock.
Unload and put away stock in the Bulk storage area.
Provide replenishment materials to workstations in a timely manner.
Pull and stock the correct product to appropriate boxes and pick locations.
Transfer finished products to designated areas.
Stack empty skids and pallets in designated areas.
Operate a manual and/or motorized pallet jack.
Use knowledge and experience to resolve basic operating problems and report other problems to a manager.
Participate in safety and health program activities, including reporting hazards, unsafe practices, and incidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and supporting safety committee activities.