What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Samuel, Son & Co.?
The Material Handler is part of a production line crew and is responsible for numerous tasks including cleaning metal, packaging material, identifying material, assisting in minor maintenance, and set ups. This position requires forklift and overhead crane operation and the use of job specific tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely and efficiently load, unload, and transport steel materials using forklifts, cranes, or other material handling equipment.
- Operate packaging tools (machine and hand).
- Using RF devices for accurate material tracking.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Prior experience in material handling, preferably in a steel processing or manufacturing environment, is desirable.
- Good mathematical competencies.
- Attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Proficiency in operating forklifts, cranes, hoists, or other material handling equipment preferred
- Familiarity with different types of steel materials, their properties, and handling requirements is beneficial.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage inventory, prioritize tasks, and ensure accurate documentation.
- Able to read a tape measure to the sixteenth. Experience with micrometers and calipers.
EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience using computers.
- Proficiency in operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other lifting equipment used for material handling.
- Familiarity with tools such as pallet jacks, carts, and slings for efficient movement and positioning of steel materials.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to spend 80% of the day standing.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs (22.7kg) maximum occasionally with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs (11.3kg).
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is primarily conducted in an industrial environment; which may involve exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
- Adherence to strict safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to minimize risks and ensure a safe 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.
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