Material Handler - 1st and 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maneuver various powered industrial vehicles (PIV), including forklifts, reach trucks, clamp trucks, tuggers with dolly trains, and Turret trucks (including work at heights up to 20 feet).
• Perform pre-shift inspections on all PIV equipment and perform basic upkeep, such as managing battery/gas levels or changing propane gas tanks.
• Precisely material handling, loading, and tiering of materials into high-density storage areas to ensure production lines are constantly supplied with raw materials.
• Execute assembly and value-add tasks such as kitting, simple subassembly, or packaging (Pack).
• Compile customer orders per shipping manifest and package orders for transport, including operating power stretch wrappers and shrink bundlers.
• Verify components against the Bill of Materials (BOM) and perform visual inspection to ensure parts or cartons are not damaged; dispose of non-conforming materials appropriately.
• Manage production flow by stocking cartons, units, and filters as needed; place, remove, and transport paint racks from the paint line.
• Assemble crates, open containers, and use banding machines and clinchers to secure bundles of material.
• Count, weigh, and record units moved on daily production sheets; attach identifying tags or labels to containers.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certifications/Licenses required: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) License, Fork Truck certified with expertise on Stand-up, Sit-down, High reach, and Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) vehicle operation (Turret truck).
• May require a valid driver's license.
• Work Experience: 6+ months of experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (1-2 years preferred).
• Technical/Product Knowledge: Ability to read and understand Bill of Materials (BOM), work instructions, and shipping manifests. Ability to operate a computer and utilize inventory management systems (e.g., RF scan gun, basic data entry). Proficiency with hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Stamina and Movement: Must be able to stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours a day, walk long distances, climb stairs, and perform repetitive movements such as bending and rotating the body, with or without accommodation.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds repetitively.

Work Environment

• The role involves working in non-temperature controlled manufacturing areas where temperatures may be 10-20 degrees warmer than the outside air.
• It requires working in a fast-paced environment with constant motion along an assembly line and may include operating Turret trucks at heights up to 20 feet.