Material Handler - FL 7

Wellborn Cabinet•Ashland, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works in the Finishing department and is an initial point of contact in preparation for manufacturing. The role involves safely and accurately moving, organizing, scanning, and staging materials and products throughout the plant, using equipment appropriate to the department. Specific duties vary by Material Handler level and department assignment, including handling paint products, preparing shipments, and moving trailers for shipping. The position requires following Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. safety protocols and work procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Additional duties may be assigned by a supervisor or manager. The role is based in a manufacturing and dusty environment, with frequent exposure to extreme indoor environmental conditions and summer heat. The employee may need to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Physical activities include frequent use of hands and arms, bending, lifting, standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Lifting requirements are generally up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds for shipping duties.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or one year of equivalent experience.
Basic tape-measure skills.
Ability to follow safety guidelines and work-process procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and willingness to learn ways to enhance productivity.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other employees.
Planning, prioritizing, and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and complete them promptly.
Certification to operate a forklift, powered pallet jack, order picker, or other relevant equipment, depending on department.
Must complete the provided Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and, for shipping duties, up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Transport particleboard, wood, painted and non-painted parts, and other materials between locations according to department needs.
Use appropriate equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers, to deliver parts to designated locations.
Stock parts in rack locations.
For Material Handler 2 duties, scan completed items using a scanner or computer before delivery to the next operation.
For Material Handler 3 duties, deliver parts throughout the plant and transport buggies or pallets to the correct locations.
For Sanding/Finishing assignments, properly handle, store, and transport paint and paint products.
For shipping assignments, lift heavy items or completed cabinets to stage or load trucks.
For Material Handler 4 duties, scan each product before it is loaded onto a delivery trailer.
For shipping assignments, use hand trucks to transport cabinets between areas and operate a yard truck to move trailers on and off shipping docks.
Follow safety protocols, work-process procedures, and operational guidelines.
Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor or manager.