Material Handler

Great Dane LLC•Danville, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler transports materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations. The role receives, distributes, stores, and documents products and materials; checks shipments and related paperwork for quality and accuracy; coordinates shipping details; manages inventory using RFGen scanning equipment; and transports and loads goods manually or with hand trucks and skids. The Material Handler works with team members and vendors, maintains a clean and safe work area, follows safety requirements, and completes daily fork truck inspections. A valid fork truck license and certification must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment. The position is based in an office and plant environment. The schedule is Monday through Thursday on first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime available. No previous experience is required. Preferred qualifications include one to two years of fork truck experience and one to two years of scan-gun experience.

Requirements

Accurately read a tape measure.
Remember how to perform multiple tasks from day to day.
Meet the physical requirements of the position.
Look for potential cost savings, minimize scrap and waste, and use supplies efficiently.
Perform assigned tasks to meet or exceed required production levels.
Ability to work with hands.
Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good math skills.
Efficient time management skills.
Ability to stand and move about on concrete for 8–10 hours a day; see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb ladders, work overhead, push, and pull.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times daily during an 8–10-hour shift.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
Wear mandated personal protective equipment, including protection for eyes, ears, hands, head, body, and feet.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous fork truck experience.
One to two years of previous experience working with a scan gun.

Responsibilities

Receive, distribute, and store products in designated secure locations.
Prepare and maintain records of materials received and shipped, including transaction dates, locations, and other relevant information.
Review shipments and accompanying documents for quality and accuracy.
Confirm shipping details and special instructions, and expedite shipments that affect the manufacturing schedule.
Transport and load materials, supplies, and finished goods manually or using hand trucks and skids.
Optimize loads for operational efficiency and secure loads to the machine before transportation.
Resolve issues with contractors or vendors when problems arise.
Manage inventory using RFGen scanning equipment.
Identify and report workplace safety hazards.
Maintain cleanliness in the assigned and surrounding areas.
Work closely with leaders and other employees in a team environment.
Obtain a valid fork truck license and certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Collect and properly dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping.
Follow Great Dane safety requirements when transporting loads and otherwise.
Complete the fork truck safety inspection sheet daily.
Perform other related duties as assigned.