Material Handler

Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler Prepared By: Sr. HR Generalist

Department: Shipping Approved By: Director of HR

Reports To: Production Manager

Summary: Handles and moves material, components, and products through departments and facility

Essential Function:

• Locate and deliver materials, parts and components listed on production orders
• Consolidate and kit component parts as directed
• Operate forklift and pallet jack to move product
• Identify, label, and record locations to maintain organization
• Verify inventory, record, and make necessary adjustments
• Unload & receive raw material as needed
• Assist with packing, crating, and securing product for transport 
• Adhere to business management system (BMS), as applicable
• Assist with any other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:

Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal products, raw materials and supplies

Advanced knowledge of fork truck operation and safety

Basic to intermediate math, computer, and written/verbal communication skills

General knowledge of stretch wrapping and metal banding processes

Ability to recognize and identify product 

Coordinate needs and schedules per production schedule

Consolidate component parts as needed

Understand prints, process sheets, and other documents

Daily inspection and preventative maintenance of fork truck

Physical Exposure:

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, and lifting

Occasional lifting or sliding of up to 50 lbs

Oils/solvents on materials 

Sharp edges on parts or material

Constant fork truck traffic

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.