Material Handler I - 1st Shift - 8:30am-5:00pm

Position Overview

This position is responsible for processing materials to support production by performing the duties involved in receiving, stocking, issuing, and/or shipping materials/supplies. Operates material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This position works under direct supervision.

Essential Functions

• Supports production by pulling and delivering all materials necessary to complete shop orders
• Supports receiving by verifying conformance to invoices and stocking all received components on the appropriate shelf location
• Verifies and maintains product identification and count
• Prepares inventory records and investigates discrepancies in stock counts
• Performs weigh counts for materials and stores them as necessary
• Obtains, moves, sorts and packages products and materials

Education

• High School education or GED preferred.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) months related experience
• Certified to operate rolling stock equipment
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems

Skills

• Understanding of basic math skills – adding, subtracting and measuring
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use judgement related to identifying potential safety hazards

Physical Demands

• This position requires 20% clerical and planning and 80% material handling, production assembly machine operations, and/or walking and assisting production employees
• Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor where noise levels may be moderate or high and hearing protection may have to be worn
• Eye and foot protection may have to be worn
• There is potential for lifting weights up to 45 lbs.
• There is potential exposure to extreme temperatures
• The occasional physical demands of the position include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and eye/hand/foot coordination
• May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.