WYN - Material Handler

Overview: Daifuku Wynright Corp. is a manufacturing company in the material handling industry. The Material Handler will perform receiving tasks, including receiving and unloading items, verifying shipment condition, and keeping computer records.Responsibilities:

The primary goal is to Handle, move, load and unload materials by hand or using a variety of materials handling equipment including tow motors and/or forklifts.

Other responsibilities

• Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
• Load and unload materials onto and off trucks and loading docks.
• Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders, forklifts and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials.
• Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload chemicals used on premises.
• Operate equipment to dump materials such as scrap metal or to remove materials from forklifts.
• Operate the floor sweeper and washer.
• May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.

Qualifications:

• Good communications skills; attention to detail and organized
• Ability to work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or job type.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner.

Work Environment

• Work areas are often noisy and lack climate control. Requires working around moving machinery and in some areas with minimum light. Routinely exposed to safety hazards such as moving machinery parts, electricity, and falls and trips.
• Physical Demands include Lifting, pulling, walking, carrying, pushing, kneeling, standing, sitting, reaching, squatting, climbing, twisting, speaking, hearing, sight, finger dexterity.
• Must observe policy and regulations regarding safety and security. Must practice Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures for repair and maintenance of equipment. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment required to complete tasks safely:

Safety Requirements within the Work Environment:

• Before operating or using any piece of equipment you must be given appropriate training.
• Maintain at all times appropriate ergonomic posture when working in an awkward position or performing a repetitive task.
• Ensure your machine or equipment is properly guarded.
• Always wear the proper personal protective equipment—including eye protection, foot protection, hearing protection, respirators where needed, and welding shields.
• Before doing any set up or maintenance on your machinery/equipment ensure all sources of energy is locked out.
• Never modify safety features on any machinery or equipment or power tool.
• Report any defects on your machinery and equipment or any condition that puts you at risk.