Material Handler (Port)

Purpose / General Description:

Material Handler is responsible for positioning transport vehicles, loading and unloading materials and maintaining facility equipment, building and grounds in a Safe, Reliable, and Productive manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to all expectations for performance: Know all policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the position. 
• Operate and maintain equipment and facilities: Support equipment, machinery (certification on various equipment is a job requirement). Ensure compliance to 5S systems and maintain Kanban levels in storage areas.
• Maintain safety awareness: Wear all PPE consistently, perform tasks in a safe manner and ensure others always work safely, bring awareness to issues and near-miss as discovered in all areas of the operation. Take action to prevent and clean up spills.
• Perform all tasks to the highest standards: Safety, 5S, Quality, and Productivity. 
• Perform to all production schedule requirements: Be able to work a variety of shifts and schedules, perform daily activities (start-up, during the shift, shutdown).
• Complete all documentation: Complete documents and reports accurately and timely.
• Be an effective team member: Set a positive example, fulfill all responsibilities on-time, resolve customer issues in a positive manner, fill-in on other duties as assigned, keep commitments to others, communicate effectively, and build teamwork within the group.

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to communicate (written and verbal) in English.
• Valid NC Driver License with clean record and able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Able to operate various automated equipment, make adjustments and perform maintenance.
• Able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs. regularly and have physical fitness to maneuver around and into equipment / facilities to operate machinery and complete maintenance tasks.
• Work independently and diligently with minimal directions.
• Communicate well with team members and supervisor.
• Apply troubleshooting skills to solve problems and contribute to the success of the team.

Note: This position has physical requirements: 

Employees must possess the ability to perform the essential job functions successfully and safely within the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Employees must maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Employees are required to operate and troubleshoot machinery. Prolonged periods of standing and walking are an essential function of the job.

Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time.

Note: D.R. Allen & Son, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. D.R. Allen and Son, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at 910-323-9198.