MATERIAL HANDLER - Experienced

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using lifting tools as required Mark or tag identification on parts/totes Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment Sort cargo before loading and unloading Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily check sheets Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers so they can be loaded Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected Move levers or controls that operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, or stack material Inspect product load for accuracy and safety move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels Perform routine maintenance on forklift such as recharging batteries and watering batteries Move controls to drive electric powered trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas Follow established company and work area safety policies including the wearing of all required PPE’s Maintain equipment and clean working areas Follow established company policies, policies and rules outlined in Member Handbook as well as procedures required in the standard operating procedures/work instructions Maintains open communication with supervisors, team leaders and other material handlers regarding stocking and movement of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods Assist in maintaining work area (i.e. sweeping, emptying trash, etc.) Other duties and responsibilities as directed by your supervisor