Material Handler I (Plant) - 1st Shift

Hours: 5:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday • Pay Rate: $20.85 per hour

About the role

Responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. Work closely with production lines to achieve full utilization of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand while meeting company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

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 good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity
• Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other team members
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs
• Perform forklift daily 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 to support company initiatives
• Know the basic functions of the ERP system
• May assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas
• Actively understand and participate in the Drive to Zero program
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Production Material Handlers

• 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

Distribution Material Handlers

• 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

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.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls
• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
• Must occasionally lift up to 25–50 pounds
• Typical conditions include frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasional travel