Material Handler II Yard/Warehouse

PURPOSE

Material Handler Layton, Utah

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized
• Lifts, carries, stacks items as needed
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training
• Records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and verifies the accuracy of work performed by self and other material handlers
• Responds to training from foreman in order to increase own knowledge of work processes
• Trains new materials employees in the tasks required for efficient movement of materials on the work site, including actual handling techniques, use of machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers
• Attends periodic safety meetings as required
• May recommend changes to improve safety procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two (2) years of materials handling experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Good verbal and written communications skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling