What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at GP&C?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any combination of following duties: Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Other Job Responsibilities:
1. Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, clawhammer, or other hand tools.
2. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
3. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.
4. Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, or other device.
5. Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.
QUALIFITCATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to speak and read English
- Needs to be able to operate and read a scanner
- Basic computer skills and shop math skills required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee is frequently required to stand for an extended period of time; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
