MATERIAL HANDLER

Description

Summary: This description includes but is not limited to various manual and clerical duties in the picking and movement of raw materials, finished goods, components, and equipment. This individual will receive job packets. Raw materials will be scanned, and data inputted through an iPad and keyboard to electronically transfer them into the assigned job. They will also physically move the raw material to the lines with various powered and manual moving equipment. They will keep the job packets organized until the jobs have been completed in production. Then the individual will count, consolidate and palatize the returning raw material items. Communicate with supervisor when complete. The labeled returning items will be electronically and physically put back into inventory within two days of completing production. The completed job packets will be returned to the supervisor after the used raw materials have been accurately charged to the job.

Essential Duties:

• Drive safely and be aware of pedestrians and surroundings
• Schedule and coordinate job packets and orders with supervisors
• Material movement requires utilizing various types of powered and manual moving equipment (requires a current Forklift and High Lift licenses issued by Fuller)
• Work efficiently to avoid driving without product. Example, take advantage of opportunities to move finished goods out of the area when making a trip to pick up raw materials
• Audit, cycle count, and maintain support documents
• Record orders and process returns utilizing current tools and methods
• Accurately enter data into computerized equipment
• Complete inventory tags
• Visually inspect all items and communicate findings as directed by area supervision
• Communicate with supervisor and address inquiries with others as they occur
• Unload and load trucks occasionally
• Transfer completed palletized products to the shipping/finished good warehouse
• When caught up, will seek additional work from the supervisor
• Being present at work and adhering to assigned work schedule including overtime
• Problem solve and prioritize work

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Forklift experience preferred. On-the-job training is provided.

Language Skills:

Must be able to read, write and speak English, bilingual a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be able to read, write and speak English, work with simple arithmetic, and understand ordinary verbal and written instructions.  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; some high school education required.

Physical Demands:

Essential functions can require:

• Sustained or repetitive manual effort in handling, lifting or carrying materials weight up to 50 lbs approximately 75% of the workday. Occasional lifting of bagged materials up to 100 lbs and handling drums up to 500 lbs.
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking when operating materials handling equipment or picking orders.
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching
• Vision: color; close; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment:

Work is performed under generally good conditions with some machine noise, fumes, oil, and dirt present. Adequate lighting, ventilation is present.  Extreme outdoor temperatures will influence the temperature in the production area. 

Exposure to usual minor shop injuries such as cuts bruises, burns and sprains are inherent in the job.  Some exposure to more serious hazards; however, probability of serious injury will be minimized by adherence to established safety regulations.

Training will be provided to personnel who may occasionally wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Salary : $13 - $15