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Material Handler

Art's Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

The Material Handler is responsible forefficiently moving, storing, and tracking materials within the facility tosupport production and shipping operations. This role involves operatingforklifts and other material-handling equipment, ensuring inventory accuracy,and maintaining a safe and organized workspace. The Material Handler plays akey role in ensuring materials are available where and when they are needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Load and unload pallets and other items using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Move materials to designated storage and production areas, ensuring accurate tracking and placement.
  • Pick and stage items for work orders, verifying quantities and locations.
  • Participate in cycle counting and inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels.
  • Label, sort, repackage, wrap, and prepare items for shipment as needed.
  • Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment, ensuring materials are stored properly.
  • Report safety concerns related to equipment or work conditions.
  • Work closely with supervisors and production teams to ensure timely material flow.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Highschool diploma or GED required.

Previousexperience in material handling, warehousing, or manufacturing preferred.

Abilityto read work orders and manufacturing prints accurately.

Forkliftcertification or ability to obtain certification.

Knowledgeof safety regulations and material handling procedures.

Basiccomputer skills for tracking and entering material movements.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detailand ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Commitment toworkplace safety and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Abilityto stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift materials throughout the shift.

    Mustbe able to lift 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

    Workin varying temperatures, including hot and humid conditions in summer.

    Exposureto loud noise, requiring the use of hearing protection in designated areas.

    This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-relatedresponsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions.While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job,management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other ordifferent tasks be performed as assigned. Art's Way is proud to be an EEOemployer.

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