A material handler is responsible for loading and unloading material using forklifts inside and outside the facilities. 

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Receives, locates, and transfers materials, both inside and outside the building accurately and in a timely manner

Opens containers utilizing hand tools, counts and weighs materials and records information as needed.

Identify damaged materials and records material shortages

Loads and unloads materials, both inside and outside the building onto and from a variety of containers including but not limited to trucks, boxes, totes, racks, pallets; utilizes appropriate tools to accomplish tasks

Check-off material from the packing slips as they are unloaded and verify the quantities.

Properly label the products for easy identification.

Put the products in a location that best suits the product’s use.

Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas throughout the shop utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to forklift or pallet jack

Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.

Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules if necessary

Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device

Assists machine operators as needed by lifting heavy objects by hand or by use of power hoist

Maintains a safe and clean working environment both inside and outside the building

Participates in quality improvement efforts

Performs required administrative tasks; such as recording materials movement throughout shop in ERP system (Epicor)

Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Forklift Primary Duties:

Operate 12,000 Lbs Forklift moving and loading finished goods (large agricultural equipment. 

Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area

Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device

Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Commitment to excellence and high standards

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ability to manage priorities and workflow

Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing 

priorities with enthusiasm

Acute attention to detail

Proficient Hand Held computer for tracking all material related transactions

Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications:

One to two years related experience or equivalent.

Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.

Forklift certification required, but will train right candidate.

Direct Reports: None

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use these codes to complete this section: "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all.