Material Handler

Great Dane LLC • Danville, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler transports materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations in an office and plant environment. The role receives, distributes, stores, inspects, records, and moves materials while supporting manufacturing schedules, maintaining inventory, and following Great Dane safety requirements. The position works closely with leaders and other employees in a team environment. No previous experience is required. A valid fork truck license and certification must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday on first shift, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Overtime is available and may be mandated on Fridays. The position involves standing and moving on concrete for 8–10 hours per day and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds. Employees must wear mandated personal protective equipment.

Great Dane describes itself as a transportation solutions leader and manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds. Its workplace culture emphasizes safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion, with opportunities for employees to learn, grow, succeed, and contribute in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• No previous experience is required.
• Accurately read a tape measure.
• Remember how to perform multiple tasks from day to day.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Work with hands and learn and retain new information.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have good math skills and efficient time-management skills.
• Obtain a valid fork truck license and certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Stand and move about on concrete for 8–10 hours per day; perform activities including seeing, walking, bending, reaching, grasping, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crawling, carrying, climbing including ladders, working overhead, pushing, and pulling.
• Lift up to 50 pounds multiple times daily during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness.
• Wear mandated personal protective equipment, including at least 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 and accompanying documents for quality and accuracy.
• Confirm shipping details and 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 for operational efficiency and secure loads to the machine before transportation.
• Resolve problems with contractors or vendors when they arise.
• Manage inventory using RFGen scanning equipment.
• Identify and report workplace safety hazards.
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned 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, maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Follow Great Dane safety requirements when transporting loads and otherwise.
• Complete the fork truck safety inspection sheet daily.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Look for potential cost savings, minimize scrap and waste, and use supplies efficiently.
• Perform assigned tasks to meet or exceed the required production level.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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