MATERIAL HANDLER SUPERVISOR

Summary: The individual in this position reports to the Material Flow Manager and/or Receiving Supervisor and serves as the leader for the Outside Material Handling functions of the operations. This is safety sensitive position because this individual will be responsible for moving products on and off trucks with forklift or combis in smaller spaces and around loading docks or operating the shag truck. This individual could be monitoring inventory and using banders, hoists, pallet jacks or other equipment as part of their position. Could also be using a variety of power and hand tools such as pneumatic staplers, nailers, saws etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be the leader for the Outside Material Handlers and assist management in directing the work activities as necessary. Position yourself as the go to person for this role.
• Responsible for knowing each direct report job responsibilities to be able to give clear direction to employees relating to job function.
• Contribute to a positive atmosphere of cooperation, productivity, team spirit and be a champion of the ownership thinking program
• Responsible for the movement of products of materials between buildings as determined by the Receiving Manager.
• Responsible for receiving materials outside.
• Responsible for keeping accurate inventory through the company computer inventory system and through reporting physical locations.
• Responsible for storing the products between the buildings as instructed.
• Loading or unloading trucks outside and inside the Weld Shop.
• Assist with organizing the materials on hand as directed by the Receiving Manager.
• Monitor inventory levels as directed.
• Report maintenance issues on forklifts or combis to the Receiving Manager.
• Responsible for compliance of safety equipment on forklifts and completing any safety daily checklists on the forklifts or combis.
• Perform general forklift maintenance as necessary.
• Report the need any necessary repairs to the Receiving Manager.
• Adhere to all safety or OSHA rules, policies and procedures as it pertain to this position.
• Assist with training employees as directed by management.
• Assist management in giving feedback for performance reviews.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of general material handling practices and safety procedures
• Must be forklift certified through company related training
• Ability to operator material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, hoists and lifting equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Skilled in material handling techniques
• Some computer experience required

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. Two years experience preferred with material handling equipment. Must have communication skills appropriate for the job and ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. In addition to the lifting the job requires various carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling and squatting.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job is required to be performed inside and outdoors exposed to all sort of weather elements including hot, humid, dry dusty and cold conditions both inside and outside. Noise level is moderate for this position.