Job Details

Material Handler I OMS

Position: Material Handler I

Pay: $18 - $22/hr Paid Weekly

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

Position Summary: The Material Handler I is responsible for safely and efficiently handling materials within the facility. This includes operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, loading and unloading trucks, receiving and storing inventory, pulling stock orders, assisting with part cleaning, product, and kit assembly. The role also involves maintaining a clean and organized work area and supporting company safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety Commitment: Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Shipping and Receiving: Receive inbound inventory and verify accuracy. Place materials into designated storage locations. Pull inventory from storage to fulfill customer orders. Load materials onto trucks and trailers for outbound shipments.
• Material Handling: Operate forklifts, hand trucks, cranes, and other material handling equipment to move materials within the facility and to/from trucks or trailers.
• Parts Cleaning and Assembly: Clean parts using hand or pedestal grinders and other metal finishing equipment. Assemble products or kits as required.
• Quality and Accuracy: Ensure error-free work for internal and external customers. Follow established processes to support safety and quality programs.
• General Duties: Maintain a clean and organized work area. Work under direct supervision. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate forklifts, and material handling equipment safely. Must be able to operate overhead cranes utilizing pendant radio controls. Must maintain certifications for required equipment.
• Proficiency in using a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure.
• Knowledge of safe and best practices for loading and unloading materials from trailers or trucks.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as box calipers, slide dial calipers, and micrometers.
• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, including walking 2-5 miles per shift.
• Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop repeatedly for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25lbs 50lbs from floor to waist and front carry up to 25lbs 50lbs, repeatedly per shift.
• Ability to reach overhead, squat, kneel, and climb short ladders or steps.
• Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to read labels, follow safety and standard operating procedures, and communicate effectively in an industrial environment.
• 20/30 vision with the use of corrective lenses.
• Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which include, but are not limited to: Exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises, and vibration from use of equipment. Hazards: proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat, and exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mist, gas, or poor ventilation that may affect the respiratory system or skin. Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.