Material Handler

About the role

Performs a variety of repetitive material handling duties necessary to receive and store raw materials, and package, store, load, and ship finished products to customers. Operates forklift, overhead crane, and railcar puller to facilitate the efficient transfer of materials and products to and from production lines, warehouse areas, shipping areas, trucks, and railcars. Receives limited supervision with specific day-to-day instructions for assigned tasks from the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Material Handler Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, overhead crane, and railcar puller to load and unload raw materials and finished products on and off specified vehicles.
• Transfer finished product from production lines and secure product for shipment using forklift and overhead crane.
• Move packaged product to storage area or loading dock and place supply items at proper storage location.
• Accurately complete Material Handlers sheet and Safety inspections.
• Coordinate with Production employees on changes to size or grades of products to ensure correct materials are loaded for production setup.
• Receive instructions from Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping Coordinator, and/or Material Handler Team Lead regarding customer loading requirements, product selection, and vehicle type and number.
• Accurately complete all required truck and railcar paperwork.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete forklift and overhead crane certifications during the initial orientation period.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow instructions.
• 0-3 months’ work experience; experience in a manufacturing setting and operating forklifts and overhead cranes preferred.
• Basic torch and welding skills preferred.
• Must be able to work night shift: 7pm - 7am (3 nights on, 3 nights off).

Pay

$27.23/hr with time and a half Sunday premium and additional night shift pay premium.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 401K with company match
• Vacation
• PTO
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program