Material Handler-1st shift-(Mon-Thurs 4a-2p)

80/20•Columbia City, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and distribution of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the facility. This position primarily operates forklifts and multi-directional lifts to transport long-length and oversized materials, maintain warehouse and production inventory locations, and support manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are available where and when needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Can read, speak, and write in English
Has a current license or be willing to obtain a forklift license within 30 days of hire.
Embodies the 80/20 attitude in all aspects of the job.
Can work by themselves with a strong sense of urgency to complete tasks.
Able to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and lift 40 lbs. on a continuous basis for an 10-hour workday.

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of experience with loading a truck, handling materials, and handling wire/plastic scrap
1 or more years of experience with emptying a compactor in a production/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts, multi-directional lifts, and other powered industrial equipment in accordance with company policies and safety procedures.
Transport raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods between warehouse locations and production departments.
Stock and replenish warehouse racks, production storage areas, and designated inventory locations.
Supply production departments with required materials in a timely manner to support manufacturing workloads.
Assist with unloading inbound trucks and moving materials to designated staging or storage locations.
Load outbound shipments, scrap materials, and other materials as assigned.
Assist with projects requiring specialized material handling equipment.
Empty compactors, scrap hoppers, and coordinate scrap material pickups as required while maintaining accurate data entry.
Maintain clean, organize, and safe warehouse areas including storage and production areas.
Perform routine equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
Support inventory accuracy by placing materials in designated locations and reporting discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.