Material Handler

Material Handler

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe and orderly movement of materials in the plant and providing documentation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move materials in the plant as required
• Ensure parts and containers are placed at work stations as required
• Document incoming materials as required
• Complete required paperwork/labeling for shipments
• Empty trash for appropriate disposal
• Participate in activities to support environmental efforts
• Participate in activities to support continuous improvement
• Contribute in efforts to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Monitor and contribute to continuous improvement
• Process hourly/daily paperwork as required
• Check fluid levels and change batteries using overhead crane

QUALIFICATIONS

• H/S diploma or GED
• Need an understanding of the Production Department
• Fork Truck license (will have to be certified – if not currently) -Pass written test and demonstrate safe operation of a powered industrial vehicle.
• The ability to read and understand both written and verbal information
• Comply with the Tower International values and policies
• Use scale for weigh control purposes
• Use hand held scanner
• Be capable of working together as a team when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager/Supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of sitting, climbing, lifting, stooping, bending , standing and handling of materials
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of the lift truck to exact positions.
• The ability to see details at close range as well as see pedestrians at a distance.
• Be flexible in work schedule due to production shipment requirements