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Material Handler 2nd Shift

H&s Manufacturing Co., Inc, Marshfield, WI, United States


Material Handler

A material handler is responsible for loading and unloading material using forklifts inside and outside the facilities.
Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Receives, locates, and transfers materials, both inside and outside the building accurately and in a timely manner
Opens containers utilizing hand tools, counts and weighs materials and records information as needed.
Identifies damaged materials and records material shortages
Loads and unloads materials, both inside and outside the building onto and from a variety of containers including but not limited to trucks, boxes, totes, racks, pallets; utilizes appropriate tools to accomplish task
Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas throughout the shop utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to forklift or pallet jack
Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules if necessary
Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device
Assists machine operators as needed by lifting heavy objects by hand or by use of power hoist
Maintains a safe and clean working environment both inside and outside the building
Participates in quality improvement efforts
Performs required administrative tasks; such as recording materials movement throughout shop in ERP system (Epicor)
Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Forklift Primary Duties:
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank
Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Acute attention to detail
Proficient Hand Held computer for tracking all material related transactions
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Requirements

Qualifications:
One to two years related experience or equivalent.
Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
Forklift certification required, but will train right candidate.
Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use these codes to complete this section: "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all.
Physical Activity
On the job the employee must:
(O) Bend (F) Sit
(O) Squat (O) Stand
(N) Crawl (O) Walk
(N) Climb (O) Push/Pull
(N) Kneel
(F) Handle objects (manual dexterity)
(O) Reach above shoulder level
(F) Use fine finger movements
(F) Repetitive movement
( ) Other
Must carry/lift loads of:
(O) Light (up to 25lbs.)
(N) Moderate (25-50lbs.)
(N) Heavy (no greater than 70lbs.)
Physical Exposure
On the job the employee:
(N) Is exposed to moderate or excessive (circle) noise
(N) Is around moving machinery
(N) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
(N) Is exposed to dust
(N) Is exposed to fumes
(N) Drives motorized equipment
(N) Works in confined quarters
(N) Unprotected heights
( ) Other
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.