Material Handler 1

About the role

Uses a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products or goods within a plant, office, or warehouse. May maintain records. Develops skills in basic tasks, techniques, and procedures within one skill area/process/method. Applies basic knowledge and skills to complete routine tasks consisting of prescribed steps. Works within clearly defined SOPs and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines. Works under general to limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Zero (0) to one (1) year warehouse experience or related experience and/or training.
• Obtain and/or maintain appropriate licenses, training, and certifications as needed.
• Complete basic skills training in an analytical/scientific method or operational process area (e.g., material handling and management, logistics, manufacturing production).
• Communicate effectively so co‑workers and Team Lead/Supervisor can understand.
• Read, write, interpret, and comprehend documents written in English and perform basic math calculations.
• Perform/operate in a metrics‑driven environment.
• Utilize general computer skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, climbing, lifting, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, talking, hearing, twisting, and frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, pick, or type, which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, or fingers. The job can require lifting and/or moving over 50 lb. The position may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, extreme weather conditions, vibration, high or precarious places, and fumes/airborne particles. Temperature extremes include hot summer months (no AC) and cold winter months (limited heating). Noise levels range from moderate to loud.