Material Handler I

Description

Job Summary:

Loads and unloads packages all materials for the manufacturing line. Drives a forklift for the assigned department. Ensures material accuracy and schedule adherence. Performs other tasks as required. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Moves material within a storage facility to and from the loading area using a forklift truck.
• Sorts and distributes material to various areas following work order instructions.
• Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled.
• Attaches identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on pallets.
• Refuels lift truck and conducts safety inspections.
• Performs cycle counts and inventory to ensure material availability and system accuracy. 
• Organizes materials in the assigned warehouse.
• Cross-trains along the line.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/ regulations governing work standards
• Knowledge of receiving procedures 
• Knowledge of mathematics to add and subtract
• Skill in driving lift trucks
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be safety conscious.

Minimum Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Plus one year of warehouse experience. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight of 50 to 100 pounds.

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.