Material Handler I

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and participate in career development projects.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors, depending on the level and complexity.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Accept responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job functions.
• Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines and supporting company initiatives.
• Understand the basic functions of the ERP system.
• Assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.
• Actively participate in the Drive to Zero program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Material Handler II Additional Responsibilities

• Efficiently use equipment to transport materials.
• Resolve issues and recommend solutions to the leadership team.
• Participate in or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of basic principles, practices, and processes in the applicable discipline and related fields.
• Resolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.
• Frequently interact with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional partners to complete assignments.
• Contribute to improving processes, lead times, throughput, and cost.
• Know all functions of at least one job or be cross-trained in other materials areas.

Requirements

Production Material Handlers

Material Handler I

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.

Material Handler II

• All Material Handler I requirements.
• 1 year of material handling experience.
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to interface with other departments.
• Strong communication skills.

Distribution Material Handlers

Material Handler I

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.
• Read and understand work instructions.

Material Handler II

• All Material Handler I requirements.
• 2 years of material handling/warehouse experience.
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to interface with other departments.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic problem-solving knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work at heights.

Level of Independence

Acts under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.