Material Handler

Ace Electric • Valdosta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler will transport, load and unload materials, supplies, tools and equipment to the designated locations at the job site. The Material Handler will reporting to the Logistics Manager.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license.
• Forklift certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Crane rigging and signaling certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Knowledge of electrical materials, tools and equipment preferred.
• High School Graduate/GED required.
• Job requires working in all weather elements; with possible extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow, depending on job location and time of year.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
• Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
• Work from all types of ladders and be able to transport/relocate ladders unassisted.
• Employee’s personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial work platforms, cat walks and other safe work areas.
• Work in restricted or confined areas such as switch gear-rooms, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces.
• Must wear all personal protective equipment as required
• Must be able to regularly work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required.
• Night shifts, weekends, and out-of-town work may be required.
• Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.
• Comprehension of construction drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Must have the ability to safely use required power tools.
• Must be able to safely operate construction equipment (trencher, forklift, aerial work platforms, etc.).
• Using of hand tools or power equipment.
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Operate two handed tools as required. Cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, etc.
• Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.
• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Climb ladders (all types and heights).
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Completing overhead work for full day assignments.
• Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
• Must be able to secure tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Organizational Skills
• Teamwork
• Coordination
• Planning
• Excellent time management
• Reporting
• Inventory control
• Data entry skills
• Documentation skills
• Equipment Maintenance
• Dependability

Responsibilities

• Processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials, tools and equipment.
• Completes deliveries in a prompt manner to designated areas as determined by the Superintendent and Foreman.
• Maintains inventory sheets and communicates stocking levels to supervisors.
• Enforces inventory controls by collecting stock location orders and printing requests.
• Provides quality service by following organization standards.
• Preserves a safe a clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat.
• Maintains clean material storage area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Completes reports by entering required information and sending to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED