Material Handler I 1st Shift

Kelvion Products•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler loads, unloads, packages, and moves materials within or near a plant, yard, or work site. The role involves preparing parts for shipment based on bills of material or oral instructions, conveying materials to designated areas, securing and moving loads, labeling containers, loading trucks, and assembling crates. The employee may operate industrial trucks and overhead cranes, lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and clean work areas, machines, and equipment. Computer skills are preferred for cross-training in shipping and warehouse departments. A valid driver’s license is preferred, and employees who drive must meet applicable Department of Transportation and Kelvion fleet-policy requirements and maintain an acceptable driving record. The position requires regular, punctual attendance and on-site work, with overtime as needed. It also requires cooperation, respectful interaction with others, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility to interchange duties within the department. Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Prior experience is preferred but not required.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work on-site and work overtime.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and interact respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, employees, managers, and executive management.
Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment and interchange duties with others in the department.
If driving, meet Department of Transportation and Kelvion Inc. Thermal Solutions Fleet Policy requirements and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills for cross-training in shipping and warehouse departments.
A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and move materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site.
Read bills of material or follow oral instructions to identify materials for shipment.
Package and prepare parts for final shipment.
Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
Secure lifting attachments to units or bundles and move loads, or signal crane or hoisting operators to move them.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on containers.
Load trucks using an industrial fork truck; stack or assemble materials into bundles and band them together.
Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist.
Clean work areas, machines, and equipment.
Assemble crates for products such as motors, vibration switches, mechanical parts, and parts orders.
Operate industrial trucks or overhead cranes to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
Cross-train in shipping and warehouse department areas, as applicable.