Weekend Shift Material Handler

Job Responsibilities

• Captures material movement between departments according to routing requirements.
• Sorts questionable materials in accordance with Quality Control’s directives.
• Prints and distributes pick tickets and conducts necessary computer transactions.
• Organizes and relays information regarding the sequence of material retrieval and its movement.
• Affirms production schedules by ensuring timely and accurate processing and movement of goods.
• Assists during peak times by operating material handling equipment and performing computer transactions.
• Maintains effective communication and feedback with management, employees on their shift, and across shifts.
• Supports supervisors/Area Managers with Continuous Improvement Projects, evaluations of new equipment, determination of training needs, and interviews/hiring.
• Maintains shop floor control systems and enforces safety protocols.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows all safety procedures.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe conditions proactively.
• Studies systems and procedures for potential improvements and proposes changes to the Materials Manager.

Job Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• One year of relevant experience and/or training preferred.
• Forklift certification is advantageous.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Some physical demands, often requiring the lifting and moving of light to heavy-weight material (average up to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs).
• Frequent lifting/moving of material.
• Occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching over an 8-12 hour work shift.
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over an 8-12 hour work shift.
• Standing and walking constantly over an 8-12 hour work shift on concrete surfaces.
• May be exposed to noise levels requiring hearing protection over an 8-12 hour work shift.