Material Handler 1
Job Description
Company Description
BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.
Summary of Primary Purpose of the Position
Summarize in 2 to 4 sentences the primary function and value of the position.
Under direct supervision, the Material Handler 1 operates forklifts or other mobile equipment to perform routine moving, staging, loading or unloading of materials, supplies or products within or near plant, yard, warehouse or work site.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities *
In addition to complying with all safety, environmental, quality, and core policies, and contributing to the company’s Zero Harm and Zero Defects commitment, the following briefly describes the 3 to 6 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed, and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each (equals 100%).
Percent
Transports raw materials, supplies, products and/or finished goods to and from storage or production lines and places them in designated area
80%
Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities
10%
Completes all necessary paperwork and transactions, including scanning requirements
5%
Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned
5%
Key Measures
Briefly list the areas in which this job is accountable for results.
Safety/Hazard Reporting and Safety Observations
Attendance
Productivity – Timely completion of customer orders
Quality / Claims – Ensure accuracy in all job functions to avoid Quality Claims
On Time Delivery – Ensure accuracy in all job functions to meet On Time Delivery expectations
Conversion Costs – Effective and efficient use of company resources to reduce operations costs
Tools Required
List the tools required to perform the role – e.g. reports that need to be reviewed in order to make decisions, data sets that needs to be understood.
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as outlined in the role specific Job Safety Analysis
Forklift, Combi-lift, Side-loader, or other mobile equipment
Computers
Scanners, tablets, printers
Oracle ERP
Hand tools including, but not limited to, nail gun, banding equipment, hammer, saw, etc.
Education & Experience Qualifications
List qualifications necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.
Minimum:
High School diploma or equivalent, or attain ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level
Preferred:
3+ months of experience operating mobile equipment in a manufacturing or shipping environment
Mobile equipment certification
Skills & Competencies
List additional attributes, including WITTS capabilities appropriate to role level, necessary to perform duties and responsibilities listed above.
Basic computer skills
Time Management – prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands
Detail Oriented – ensures accuracy of product and documentation to meet internal and/or external customer demands
Good communication skills
Mobile equipment operations skills
Working Conditions & Physical/Mental Demands
Indicate frequency for each activity: N (Never), R (Rarely), O (Occasionally), or F (Frequently)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Please refer to Job Capability Analysis).
Frequency
Customer Contact
Extensive client contact, visibility, interaction, and exposure. May be required to host clients (existing or potential) and/or speak to senior level executives.
Deadlines
Work assignments are typically deadline driven
Equipment Usage
Computer usage may be required up to 90 percent of the time and include heavy periods of keyboarding, repetitive motion, and/or eye strain
Equipment Usage
May operate high cost equipment using cutting edge-technology; may operate equipment with safety hazards (e.g., sharp edges, heat, etc.)
Equipment Usage
Safety equipment or protective gear is required as necessary (e.g., insulated gloves, protective eye wear, hearing protection, safety belts, hard hat, fall restraint, arm guards, weld hood, safety shoes)
Equipment Usage
Will be required to utilize various hand-held tools and equipment (e.g., hammers, welders, saws, drill, drill press, cutting torches, hand trucks, etc.)
Hazardous Chemicals
May work with industrial products and chemicals and be exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and/or airborne particles
Hazardous Energy
May be exposed to lethal stored energy sources including mechanical and up to 100 volts of electrical current
Hearing
Ability to distinguish sounds is required for safety purposes. Being hearing impaired may be life threatening in the environment.
Physical Activity
May be required to lift, carry, and/or move equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
Physical Activity
May be required to stand or walk up to 80 percent of the time, including long durations of standing or walking up to 8 to 10 hours daily
Physical Activity
Some work may be repetitive, which may include repetitive physical motion
Physical Activity
Use of hands and fingers required to pinch, pick, and feel objects, tools and/or controls
Physical Activity
Work requires continuous mental attention and high alertness
Physical Activity
Work requires physical activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, crawling, climbing, balancing, reaching, etc., which may include the use of a step stool or ladder.
Physical Environment
May be exposed to adverse or hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, high-speed machinery and production equipment, work at heights, and/or near dust, fumes and gases
Physical Environment
May be exposed to excessive or loud noise where hearing protection is required
Physical Environment
Work takes place in extreme hot or cold temperatures
Reading
Significant reading in English required via Internet and/or bound volumes
Sedentary Work
Work may be sedentary or desk bound
Speaking
May be required to conduct presentations, facilitate training, and/or speak in front of large groups of people
Speaking
Required by telephone and/or in person
Training & Certification
Continuing education sessions and seminars may be required to maintain appropriate licensure, certifications, and level of technical proficiency. This may include completing programs that require passing scores on exams/exercises to maintain employment and/or vendor certifications.
Travel - Local
Travel to other local business locations may be required and include driving a personal or company vehicle as necessary
Vision
Good close vision required for viewing paper copies and/or computer screens
Vision
Required to distinguish colors on monitoring equipment, paper copy, computer screen, or for safety purposes where vision impairment may be life threatening
Work Hours
May be required to work non-traditional business hours to accommodate various testing activities, implementations, conversions, projects, business contingencies, availability of work or resources, network or system application failures, etc.
Work Hours
May be required to work outside of normally scheduled hours as mandated by the client, project, and/or work load including overtime with minimal notification (e.g., evenings, weekends, and/or holidays)
Work Hours
On-call support may be required and may include 24x7 coverage
Work Hours
Scheduled work hours, including rotating shifts, may vary to support a 24x7 operation (e.g., early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.)
* Activities performed less frequently may nevertheless be essential functions.
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.
Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.
The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.
EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran
BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.