Material Handler Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience moving heavy materials around an active job site or manufacturing shop
• 5+ years’ experience with operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing environment
• Current forklift certification
• Knowledge of fabrication shop and building materials (steel, sheathing, etc.)
• Previous delivery driver experience
• The ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.
• The need to be self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in the position.
• The ability to successfully adapt (personally & professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment.
• The ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
• The ability to evaluate, select and act on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives before being asked or required to do so.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to willingly cooperate and work collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties and accomplish group objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cut sheets and blueprints to determine needed materials for the assigned jig.
• Safely transport both raw and finished materials to the production line utilizing various forklifts.
• Safely load product onto and unload product to/from flatbeds and box trailers
• Unload material orders and organize product in the yard according to inventory procedures
• Clean and maintain work area and follows all safety rules and practices
• Move waste from working area of yard to dumpsters
• Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in professional, courteous, respectful, ethical manner with co-workers and supervisors.
• Use good judgment and common sense
• Assist other departments when needed to maintain production
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, training, rules and guidelines.
• Attends and/or completes welder and safety training (through KLOVER Learning Management System) as required by management.
• Be able to pass DOT medical exam.
• Have valid drivers license.
• Be able to operate stake body delivery truck.
• Assist Sheathing Dept. in applying finish materials of welded panels.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (opt-out and $40 goes back into every weekly paycheck)
• Medical Gap Insurance (picks up deductibles on medical plans)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Basic Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Employee Referral Program (Klover employee receives $1000.00 and the referral will receive $500.00 IF BOTH THE KLOVER EMPLOYEE AND REFERRAL STAY PAST 180 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT)