Material Handler 2nd shift

Located in Kenosha, WI

Salary: $21.50

Job Summary: 

The Material Handler loads, unloads and moves materials and finished goods in the plant or on plant grounds with industrial lift trucks and other material handling equipment.

The Material Handler receives specific work assignments under general supervision and resolves most problems with limited supervisory assistance.

The Material Handler must use extreme care at all times when operating equipment and is expected to practice and adhere to the Company’s safety and conduct policies.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:

Reviews job orders (written or verbal) and determines specific handling requirements.

Moves materials from storage or work sites to designated areas using power equipment (e.g., LP Sit-down and Electric standup) or, when appropriate, by hand.

Picks and packs Cycle counting and generation of reports

Attention to detail to pick non-standard parts

Loads/unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves or into or from vehicles.

Installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent in-transit movement or damage.

Counts/records units moved or handled; attaches material/product identification tags/labels.

Assembles crates and pallets for material/product storage and/or shipment.

Cleans and maintains work area (daily), material handling equipment and other tools/equipment.

Works in a safe manner at all times.

Insures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

 

Physical Demands: Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 50 (occasionally), 25 (frequently).

Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, sitting (operating fork lift), walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body.

Working at heights off the ground up to: 15 feet.

Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

 

Work Environment:

Work location: Metal fabrication/assembly shop and indoor/outdoor storage areas.

Exposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment including overhead cranes, sharp/heavy materials, inclement weather.

Personal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes.

 

Position Requirements: Key skills, abilities and knowledge:

Ability to read and understand job requirements, shop drawings, and blueprints.

Ability to operate industrial equipment including fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.

 

Experience: Minimum of 3 or more years of material handling/ forklift operator experience is required.

Experience with Stand Up forklifts and RF Scan Gun Experience

 

Educational: Related technical training (high school or beyond) is desirable but not essential.

Certificates, Licenses: Forklift operator certification and valid drivers license. Other duties as assigned.

Shift is from 5am to 1:30pm. Must be able to work up to 10 hour days and have Saturday's available.

 

send updated resume to Holly.scharping@expresspros.com 

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