Material Handler

Great Dane • Huntsville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler transports materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations. The role receives, distributes, stores, inspects, records, and tracks materials and shipments, and supports manufacturing schedules by confirming shipping details and expediting shipments when needed. Materials are transported manually and/or with hand trucks, skids, and fork trucks. The employee maintains inventory records using RFGen scanning equipment, keeps work areas clean, and follows workplace and load-transportation safety requirements. A valid fork truck license and certification must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.

The position works in an office and plant environment and requires standing and moving on concrete for 8–10 hours a day, along with frequent lifting and other physical activities. Employees must wear mandated personal protective equipment. Great Dane describes its culture as collaborative and rooted in safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion, with opportunities for employees to learn, grow, succeed, and stay engaged.

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 required production levels.
• Work with hands.
• Learn and retain new information.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have good math skills.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Be able to stand and move about on concrete for 8–10 hours a day.
• Be able to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb including ladders, work overhead, push, and pull.
• Be able to 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 for quality and accuracy and verify accompanying documents.
• Confirm shipping details and special instructions, and expedite shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
• Transport and load materials, supplies, and finished goods manually and/or using hand trucks and skids.
• Optimize loads for operational efficiency and secure loads to machines before transportation.
• Resolve issues with contractors or vendors when problems arise.
• Manage inventory using RFGen scanning equipment.
• Identify and report workplace safety hazards.
• Maintain the cleanliness of 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, and maintain a safe, 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.

Benefits

• Two weeks of 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