Material Handler

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for accurate receiving, storing, shipping, repackaging, and palletizing of product to meet company standards of sanitation, safety, security and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.  Report all unsafe activities to supervisor.  Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.  Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill. 

Education & Experience:

High school or G.E.D. degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.  Exposure to vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work spaces.  Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists.  Frequent lifting and carrying of items.  Loud noises typical.

Physical Activity Level:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day)  Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.  Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.