Material Handler #2

Job Overview

The Material Handler #2 is an individual that has attained all of the skills and abilities listed below to the point that he/she can perform these responsibilities with supervision or instructions to be able to.

• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move loads throughout the plant and supply production with required materials grouped according to production orders to enhance productivity and maintain product flow.
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts to disburse parts to designated areas and collect parts for orders and assembly requirements.
• Maintain “5 S” organization of materials within the department.
• Deliver completed materials to areas specified.
• Remove scrap/waste material from the department.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

A Day In The Life

• Read and understand production orders, blue prints and routings to group materials for production.
• Possess a working knowledge of SAP and be able to access SAP on a PC.
• Operate the stand-up and sit-down forklifts, electric hoists and other power equipment safely, to load, unload incoming and outgoing trucks and move materials within plant and between plants.
• Perform safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, etc. in order to operate properly.
• Disburse parts to all designated areas and collect parts for orders and assembly requirements.
• Must keep inventory and materials organized and accessible.
• Uses material handling equipment appropriate for each type of requirement.
• Maintain safe operating practices at all times.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Possess the skill and ability to operate all required mechanical equipment, including forklift training, personal computers, read and understand production orders and routings and read blue prints.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent standing, sitting and bending, as well as pushing, pulling and lifting up to 30 lbs. frequently.
• Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions and prepare simple production reports.
• Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate the equipment properly.
• Successfully pass forklift certification training given by Gleason and/or an outside source chosen by Gleason.