Material Handler

Summary Of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the general handling of materials where applicable. The handling of material may be associated with various areas, including unloading in-bound material, loading out-bound material, or moving and distributing material to various operation areas for fabrication using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
• Efficiently and safely operate applicable equipment to unload, load and distribute material with minimal supervision.
• Communicate with team members verbally and non-verbally.
• Work efficiently in all forms of weather (wind, heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime or weekends as needed.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Qualities

• Exhibit strong skills in material identification.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read a tape measure (imperial and metric).
• Work with others.
• Accountability – accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy – Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Honesty/Integrity – Be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative – Make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Reliability – Be dependable and trustworthy.
• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TNS Game Changer definition.

Education And Work Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Overhead Crane experience is preferred.