{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bfc2a1ce263fc41807e31e64","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bfc2a1ce263fc41807e31e64","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bfc2a1ce263fc41807e31e64","title":"Material Handler/Forklift Operator","description":"Come join our team!\nJob Summary: The Material Handler loads, unloads and moves materials and finished goods in the plant or on plant grounds with industrial lift trucks and other material handling equipment. The Material Handler receives specific work assignments under general supervision and resolves most problems with limited supervisory assistance. The Material Handler must use extreme care at all times when operating equipment and is expected to practice and adhere to the Company’s safety and conduct policies.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:\nReviews job orders (written or verbal) and determines specific handling requirements.\nMoves materials from storage or work sites to designated areas using power equipment (e.g., LP Sit-down and Electric standup) or, when appropriate, by hand.\nLoads/unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves or into or from vehicles.\nInstalls strapping, bracing or padding to prevent in-transit movement or damage.\nCounts/records units moved or handled; attaches material/product identification tags/labels.\nAssembles crates and pallets for material/product storage and/or shipment.\nCleans and maintains work area (daily), material handling equipment and other tools/equipment.\nWorks in a safe manner at all times.\nInsures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.\nReasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.\nPhysical Demands:\nMaximum lifting requirement (pounds): 50 (occasionally), 25 (frequently).\nMaintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, sitting (operating fork lift), walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body.\nWorking at heights off the ground up to: 15 feet.\nVision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.\nWork Environment:\nWork location: Metal fabrication/assembly shop and indoor/outdoor storage areas.\nExposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment including overhead cranes, sharp/heavy materials, inclement weather.\nPersonal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes.\nPosition Requirements:\nKey skills, abilities and knowledge:\nAbility to read and understand job requirements, shop drawings, and blueprints.\nAbility to operate industrial equipment including fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.\nKnowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.\nAbility to communicate and work effectively with others.\nExperience: Minimum of 3 or more years of material handling/ forklift operator experience is required.\nEducational: Related technical training (high school or beyond) is desirable but not essential.\nCertificates, Licenses: Forklift operator certification.\nOther duties as assigned.\nShift is from 5am to 1:30pm. Monday through Friday\nOvertime is worked on Saturday\nIEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate health condition or disability, please let us know. 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The Material Handler receives specific work assignments under general supervision and resolves most problems with limited supervisory assistance. The Material Handler must use extreme care at all times when operating equipment and is expected to practice and adhere to the Company’s safety and conduct policies.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:\nReviews job orders (written or verbal) and determines specific handling requirements.\nMoves materials from storage or work sites to designated areas using power equipment (e.g., LP Sit-down and Electric standup) or, when appropriate, by hand.\nLoads/unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves or into or from vehicles.\nInstalls strapping, bracing or padding to prevent in-transit movement or damage.\nCounts/records units moved or handled; attaches material/product identification tags/labels.\nAssembles crates and pallets for material/product storage and/or shipment.\nCleans and maintains work area (daily), material handling equipment and other tools/equipment.\nWorks in a safe manner at all times.\nInsures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.\nReasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.\nPhysical Demands:\nMaximum lifting requirement (pounds): 50 (occasionally), 25 (frequently).\nMaintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, sitting (operating fork lift), walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body.\nWorking at heights off the ground up to: 15 feet.\nVision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.\nWork Environment:\nWork location: Metal fabrication/assembly shop and indoor/outdoor storage areas.\nExposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment including overhead cranes, sharp/heavy materials, inclement weather.\nPersonal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes.\nPosition Requirements:\nKey skills, abilities and knowledge:\nAbility to read and understand job requirements, shop drawings, and blueprints.\nAbility to operate industrial equipment including fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.\nKnowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.\nAbility to communicate and work effectively with others.\nExperience: Minimum of 3 or more years of material handling/ forklift operator experience is required.\nEducational: Related technical training (high school or beyond) is desirable but not essential.\nCertificates, Licenses: Forklift operator certification.\nOther duties as assigned.\nShift is from 5am to 1:30pm. Monday through Friday\nOvertime is worked on Saturday\nIEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate health condition or disability, please let us know. 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