Material Handler, Reach Truck

About the role

Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a distribution center or storage yard.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Inspect assigned equipment daily.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; report quality variances.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and security.
• Assist in physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and safe loading/unloading.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation, and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices and follow a "clean as you go" process.
• Conduct operations and equipment use in a manner that promotes safety; report unsafe conditions to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices; report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g., OSHA, company-specific).
• Must wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g., protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves) in accordance with safety policies.