Material Handler en Pequot Manufacturing

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Handler is a physically demanding role responsible for preparing raw materials and metals for production, including cutting or shearing to specified blank sizes. This position requires frequent lifting, loading, and moving of materials throughout the facility. A strong background operating powered industrial trucks (PIT), including forklifts and pallet jacks, is essential. Forklift certification is required and an understanding of proper loading is a primary part of success in this role. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely transporting, staging, and organizing incoming and outgoing raw materials.
• Operating forklifts and other material-moving equipment with precision and efficiency.
• Storing, issuing, and maintaining materials, equipment, and supplies in the warehouse or storage yard.
• Assisting with verifying and reconciling physical inventory.

This role is best suited for individuals with proven forklift/PIT experience who are comfortable working in a physically active, fast-paced production environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

•  Physically handles raw materials, placing into appropriate storage racks, pulling materials as needed to support production operations.
•  Prepare raw materials for production, according to job traveler and production schedule.
•  Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, or other areas as directed.
•  Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to production areas or shipping area, based on information from job traveler.
•  May assist as requested in verify raw materials on hand, inspect for damage, reporting damage to supervisor.
•  Performs production work in Fab, Finishing, Shipping & Receiving and Packaging as directed by Supervisor. 

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

•  Attendance Management - Meets company standards in attendance and punctuality. Attends work consistently and on time.
•  Communication Skills, Oral & Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written form.
•  Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
•  Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
•  Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
•  Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
•  Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
•  Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
•  Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: One to two years related experience

Computer Skills Has the ability to use the Company's business software system for time keeping and job assignments.

Certificates & Licenses

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand C (Constantly)

Walk C (Constantly)

Sit O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering C (Constantly)

Reach Outward C (Constantly)

Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)

Bend or Twist F (Frequently)

10 lbs. or less C (Constantly)

11-20 lbs. C (Constantly)

21-50 lbs. C (Constantly)

51-100 lbs. O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less C (Constantly)

13-25 lbs. C (Constantly)

26-40 lbs. O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Other Physical Requirements

Sense of Sound (Can hear equipment, lift trucks, warning horns and paging devices.)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Eyewear & Protective Footwear)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Modern manufacturing facility specializing in milling, turning and fabrication of high end precision parts.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.