Material Handler

JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe operation of front-end loaders, excavators, conveying equipment, skid loaders, track mobiles, lift trucks, and any other equipment as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Adheres to all safety and company standards while performing job functions 
• Reports any safety concerns or violations to supervisor 
• Performs pre-operation and post-operation inspection of the equipment and ensures windows, lights, mirrors, and equipment are clean 
• Reports any necessary equipment repairs to supervisor.  Safely and productively operates equipment complying with manufacturer and company approved techniques
• Achieves maximum productivity while operating equipment 
• Completes daily lubrication and minor service on equipment
• Checks and maintains fluid levels in equipment, including fuel
• Moves equipment to and from central warehouse using assigned equipment
• Perform gypsum clean-up in compliance with State rules and customer policies and requirements
• Ensures that equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift 
• Cleans tracks or wheels and moving components on equipment 
• Collect and run lab samples
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrate ability to safely operate and maintain equipment
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations
• Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade preferred
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Must be able to work standing for up to 8-12 hours/shift.

• Must be able to kneel, squat, bend/twist at the waist, and stack parts at or above head height
• Must have full range of motion (ROM) of shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, and hands to perform all basic functions of the job

• Must be able to wear compliant ear protection when working in areas exposed to noise levels above OSHA threshold limits
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments that can range from 30F-100F in the warehouse depending on the season

• Must be able to complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (Safety toe shoes, ANSI Z87 eye protection, CR gloves, Hard Hats)
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to wear a safety harness that is compliant with OSHA standards when working at heights
• Must report to management if prescribed medication that could adversely affect the safe operation of Powered Industrial Vehicles such as forklifts, order pickers, Big Joe
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions