Material Handler - Laborer
About The Position
A Material Handler/Laborer is commonly expected to know how to use a spreader bar attachment for moving materials within the warehouse. You will also be expected to make inventory transfers in computer, and will move materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in warehouse areas using propane or diesel forklift tractor, and various overhead and lifting cranes. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community.
Requirements
- Knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for forklift operations
- Possess or be able to obtain a forklift/overhead crane operator certification and be fully functional in their operation
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- High School diploma or equivalent; ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ forklift and crane operational experience required in heavy material handling and moving responsibilities.
- An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
Nice To Haves
- An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Maintain good housekeeping/neat work area while loading and unloading material
- Safely operate equipment in a close quartered shipping yard with various materials, trucks, and employees present
- Use spreader bar attachment to handle various materials in various sizes, shapes and weights
- Cut and bend tie wire for securing sheets of material.
- Use pneumatic banding machine to band finished material.
- Empty and monitor scrap dumpsters; contacts scrap dealer when needed
- Move completed materials/product from machine conveyor to appropriate stating area in the warehouse using the propane or diesel forklift tractor.
- Have appropriate computer skills to make entries of products, material and cycle count quantities into the appropriate systems
- Visually checks quality of finished product
- Must possess a high attention to details, work with production department, and train others as needed
Benefits
- Competitive base pay with Team-Share bonus eligibility based on facility performance
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Paid time off including holidays and vacation
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401(k) with match
- Company paid tele-health
- Stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
