Material Handler - American Fork, UT

VetJobs • American Fork, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Material Handler handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines. The role physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to optimize their movement, including lifting, carrying, and stacking items. It records the movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies and verifies the accuracy of work performed by the employee and other material handlers. The position operates motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training. It also plans and assigns work tasks to Material Handlers to meet production goals and trains employees in required tasks, including handling techniques, machinery use, and safety guidelines.

Work is performed in a production environment subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels, and dust. The role requires frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 80 pounds. Specific tasks may involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.
• Physically handle materials used to construct components and finished products to optimize movement, including lifting, carrying, and stacking items.
• Record movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies.
• Verify the accuracy of work performed by self and other material handlers.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment; some equipment may require specialized training.
• Plan and assign work tasks to Material Handlers to meet production goals.
• Train employees in required tasks, including handling techniques, machinery use, and safety guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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