Material Handler

Mestek, Inc.•Westfield, MA

18d

About The Position

The Material Handler performs duties to assemble and load miscellaneous items, materials, and products for shipment; receive materials and goods; and crate and pack materials according to established practices and procedures. The role works from prioritized work orders and shipping and receiving documents, as well as written and verbal instructions. The position also handles deliveries to and from departments and designated areas, maintains shipment records, and conducts daily preventive maintenance checks on lift trucks and related equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate preferred.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to read and write and follow written and verbal work orders.
Ability to read a measuring tape and production instruments.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to lift 50–100 pounds intermittently in a team-lift situation.
Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting, twisting, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
High school graduation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work from prioritized work orders, shipping and receiving documents, and written and verbal orders and instructions.
Use forklifts, overhead cranes, electric material movers, hand trucks, manual material movers, scales, strapping equipment, a tape machine, and miscellaneous air and hand tools.
Procure and complete requested orders from all departments and transport them to the shipping area.
Inspect cartons and crates for obvious damage and report damage to a supervisor.
Load dropped trailers and common carriers to allow for sequential delivery of products.
Weigh and record product weights, mark the appropriate documents, and maintain required records.
Affix required shipment stickers and mark crates and cartons accordingly.
Package items and products to complete shipments as required.
Receive items for production, the tool room, corporate offices, and other areas, including returned or damaged goods, production materials, tools, information, and catalogs.
Verify counts and condition of materials and items, and note discrepancies.
Deliver goods and items to the appropriate party or designated area.
Perform daily preventive maintenance checks on lift trucks and related equipment.
Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.