Material Handler

Great Dane • Danville, PA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler transports materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations. The role works in an office and plant environment and involves handling shipments, maintaining inventory and records, and supporting manufacturing operations. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday on first shift, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with overtime available. No previous experience is required. The employee must obtain a valid fork truck license and certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• Accurately read a tape measure.
• Remember how to perform multiple tasks from day to day.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Look for potential cost savings, help minimize scrap and waste, and use supplies efficiently.
• Perform assigned tasks to meet or exceed the required production level.
• Ability to work with hands.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good math skills.
• Efficient time-management skills.
• Ability to stand and move about on concrete for 8–10 hours a day.
• Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb including ladders, work overhead, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times daily during an 8–10-hour shift.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
• Wear mandated personal protective equipment, including eye, ear, hand, head, body, and foot protection.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of previous fork truck experience.
• 1–2 years of previous experience working with a scan gun.

Responsibilities

• Receive, distribute, and store products in designated, secure locations.
• Prepare and maintain records of materials received and shipped, including transaction dates, locations, and other pertinent information.
• Review shipments for quality and accuracy and check accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Confirm shipping details or special instructions and expedite shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
• Transport and load materials, supplies, and finished goods manually or using hand trucks and skids.
• Optimize loads to ensure operational efficiency and secure loads to machines before transportation.
• Resolve problems with contractors or vendors when issues arise.
• Manage inventory using RFGen scanning equipment.
• Identify and report workplace safety hazards.
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned area and surrounding areas.
• Work closely with leaders and other employees in a team environment.
• Obtain a valid fork truck license and certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Collect and properly dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Follow Great Dane safety requirements when transporting loads and otherwise.
• Complete a fork truck safety inspection sheet daily.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation.
• Competitive compensation.
• Dental, vision, and medical benefits with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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