Material Handler
About The Position
The Material Handler ensures raw material is safely received, distributed, properly accounted for, and valued in the Company’s factory planning system. The role works an assigned shift, including mandatory overtime, and involves daily outdoor work in the sun and varying weather. Experience loading 16–20-foot material and loading and unloading flatbed trucks is required. The Material Handler loads, unloads, and transfers materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site; stores core material safely and orderly in warehouse sub-locations; and conducts regular physical inventory counts. The role also down-stacks material from pallets into bundles for equipment loading according to the production schedule and communicates with cross-functional departments. Regular, reliable attendance and adherence to company attendance policies are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of sit-down forklift experience.
- At least 2 years of stand-up forklift experience.
- Ability to pass the onsite Forklift Qualification Course.
- Experience loading 16–20-foot material and loading and unloading flatbed trucks.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift to receive and distribute raw material.
- Ability to accurately and completely count physical raw material inventory across warehouse sub-locations.
- Situational awareness to detect deviations in machine functioning.
- Ability to understand, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to prioritize safety while working.
- Ability to work the assigned schedule, including mandatory overtime.
Responsibilities
- Load, unload, and transfer materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site.
- Read work orders or follow written instructions to route core materials to warehouse sub-locations, including Press, Saw, Countertops, Detail, and Shipping.
- Store all core material safely and in an orderly manner in warehouse sub-locations.
- Conduct regular physical inventory counts for each warehouse sub-location.
- Down-stack material from pallets into bundles for equipment loading according to the production schedule.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional departments.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance, arrive on time for scheduled shifts, and follow company attendance policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow the company Safety Program and established safety rules, using required safety equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
