Material Handler

Vermeer Corporation • Okahumpka, FL

3d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world by manufacturing equipment that manages natural resources, connects people, and feeds and fuels communities. The company describes its culture as caring, agile, customer-focused, and responsible in its stewardship of resources.

The Material Handler stores and distributes materials and products throughout the manufacturing facility using a variety of material-handling equipment. The role involves reading production and shipping documents, moving and sorting materials, supplying production areas, identifying and counting or weighing items, and driving a forklift or other material-handling vehicles when necessary. The position works onsite at a Vermeer campus, with no travel expected. It is a first-shift role with an hourly wage range of $18.83–$21.29.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Vermeer forklift certification as required for the work location.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication, including responding to questions from managers and suppliers.
• Ability to perform basic functions in Glovia.
• Ability to perform problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and assess, evaluate, and carry out appropriate action for a given situation.
• Ability to obtain a Vermeer Forklift Operators License.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to move, gather, or distribute.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to designated areas throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Open boxes, crates, and other containers; sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to documented standard work or a predetermined sequence.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute them to production work areas.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure conformance to standard work and company policy.
• Drive a forklift or other material-handling vehicles when necessary.
• Support department 5S and workplace-organization goals, offer suggestions, and make improvements that achieve department performance-board metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed