Matl Handling Spec 2

About the Role

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site. May move materials manually or using a forklift, dolly, wheelbarrow, or a crane-operated hoist. Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities. Tracks all material for each job.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities.
• Arranges on-site transfer of materials and equipment to meet production schedules.
• Visually inspects and receives material in all-weather conditions.
• Coordinates and expedites flow of materials between departments and work areas according to schedules or department priorities.
• Reviews production schedules and related information; confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements, identify overdue materials, and track material.
• Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
• May assist with computing the amount of material required to complete job tasks.
• Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records, such as material inventory, in-process production reports, and status and location of materials.
• Compares and identifies differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Visualizes objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Works under immediate supervision.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of related experience.
• Experience working with pipe commodity.
• Experience identifying fittings, flanges, and valves commodity.
• Receiving and/or forklift experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, or talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other light equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis; at times, lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.