What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handling Specialist position at Philly Shipyard default?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
- Read and follow work instructions, procedures and follow oral instructions to ascertain material handling tasks
- Receive, move, handle, and issue material in storerooms and in production areas as necessary
- All handling will be by hand or with material handling equipment
- Count and record number of units of materials moved, received into or removed from the shipyard
- Enter receipts of goods, issues, disbursements, etc. into computer system
- Operate forklift truck and similar light material handling equipment as required
- Communicate with purchasing, production and other departments regarding deliveries, especially any associated problem
- Receive material in storerooms and other stock locations as necessary
- Inspection of material according to obvious damages, shortage, overage, and other obvious discrepancies. Complete necessary reports and forms
- Assist in delivering material directly to delivery locations
- Collect and file all receipt tickets and other documents as required
- Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers according to procedures
- Maintain well-organized, tidy and clean storage areas
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
COMPETENCIES
- Self-management
- Thoroughness
- Flexibility
- Integrity
- Willingness and ability to work as a team member
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum High School Degree or GED equivalent
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.
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. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time/safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.
