Material Handler

Siegling America•Kannapolis, NC

23d•$0 - $18

About The Position

Under minimum supervision, the Material Handler works safely and efficiently to meet production schedules and quality standards by performing slitting processes and operating necessary equipment. The role transports belting material within the fabrication area, ensures materials are available as indicated on order forms, and maintains accurate material tags and inventory locations. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and may include other duties as necessary. The role involves operating forklifts, cranes, and a 4-way lift; working with cutting tools and other machinery; reading order specifications and inventory control tags; and handling large rolls of belting material. The work environment is maintained at 68–72°F with 50–55% humidity, with possible exposure to chemical vapors or odors and potential hazards from machinery and cutting tools.

Requirements

GED or high school equivalent.
Ability to read and understand written order specifications in English and the metric system.
Ability to read and understand order forms and inventory control tags indicating article and location numbers.
Ability to independently and safely operate a standard forklift, crane, and 4-way lift.
Satisfactory completion of required Siegling training programs.
Working knowledge of basic computer applications for data entry.
Ability to frequently and independently lift up to 75 lbs. and maneuver large rolls of belting material weighing in excess of 500 lbs.
Ability to independently and safely set up necessary machinery and operate related tools and equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of continuous standing and walking; frequent handling, pulling, and pushing using medium force; occasional stooping, crouching, reaching, and twisting; and occasional heavy lifting of belting material weighing up to at least 50 lbs.
Visual ability to read printed workshop order forms at 20 inches or less and perform precision work involving exact measurements of material length, width, and thickness.
Ability to hear and speak clearly and distinctly to understand and verbally communicate with coworkers and others.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift or crane to transport belting material within the fabrication area.
Ensure the proper material is available where and when needed, as indicated on the order form.
Understand and use order forms.
Retag belting material as necessary.
Assign new location numbers accurately as necessary.
Return material to its proper inventory rack location.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Safely set up necessary machinery and operate related tools and equipment.
Perform slitting processes to meet production schedules and quality standards.