Material Handler Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Communicate effectively and appropriately in spoken and written English.
• Accurately use a tape measure and precision measuring devices.
• Interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Use computers, particularly word-processing, spreadsheet, email, shop-floor control, production-planning, and inventory-control applications.
• Perform basic shop-math functions.
• Read and understand internal manufacturing paperwork.
• Electronically record production information.
• Work with others as part of a high-performance team.
• Adapt to changing work priorities.
• Work under limited supervision using standardized practices or procedures.
• Present information to others to solve practical problems and make decisions within established guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Use a crane, hoist, forklift, or other material-handling equipment to move materials and products into and out of work areas.
• Enter job data in the production tracking system and electronically record production information.
• Inspect material-handling equipment and lifting devices.
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and secure bundles with banders.
• Organize and store materials and maintain organization of products and raw materials.
• Verify and count moved parts against paperwork to support inventory accuracy.
• Record material moves using barcode readers.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain 5S guidelines.
• Execute the daily plan to keep materials flowing and meet the schedule.
• Read blueprints to identify parts and locate materials, including parts that may be stored in different locations.
• Manage material flow according to the leader’s direction and prioritize and expedite materials through Leads and Operators.
• Identify and initiate corrective actions (NCM) to improve BOM and inventory accuracy.
• Follow safe work procedures, wear required PPE, and comply with company policies concerning safety, cleanliness, and attendance.
• Perform work at an appropriate pace to meet quality and productivity requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions.
• Health and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent-care expenses.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional life, legal and identity-protection, accident, and critical-illness insurance.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Performance-based Freight Train Profit Sharing incentive plan for eligible roles; the monthly payout can be up to $1,000 per eligible employee if goals are achieved.
• Accrued paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for job-related education.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support services.
• Onsite training, including leadership, welding, and language courses.
• Uniform subsidy for eligible roles.