Material Handler Forklift Operator

Job Description JOB TITLE: Material Handler JOB TYPE: Manufacturing Summary Drives forklift to lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area. Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device. Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed. Identifies material, labels, and puts raw material in designated areas. Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules. Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets and semi-trailers. Keeps steel scrap dumpsters in plant empty by dumping into outside scrap tub. Lubricates truck and replaces liquefied gas tank. Other duties as required. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment. Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities. Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative – Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and/or training. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software. Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Work Schedule The typical work week for this position is Monday through Friday for both first and second shift and occasional Saturdays. Length of shift will vary from 8, 9, and 10 hours depending on workload. Dress Code Loose and/or baggy clothing cannot be worn in production areas. Long hair must be tied back. Steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection must be worn at all times in production areas. JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Group Leader, the Material Handler assists in the daily operation of the department with primary emphasis on distribution of material and control of inventory. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES · Follow procedures for assigning inventory locations to parts, as well as receiving work orders and purchase orders. Operate hi-lo in a safe and efficient manner to move material. Complete receiving inspection prior to routing goods to individual departments or storage in proper locations. · Complete necessary procedures to pick jobs and deliver parts to specified departments. Notify specific individuals of parts shortages; late work orders or shipments; incorrect bills of material; scheduling, purchasing, or sales errors; missing prints; missing parts; etc. Report all damaged freight to Shipping Coordinator. Complete all necessary paperwork on a daily basis, including necessary computer transactions using specific forms and procedures dealing with inventory movement through department. · Maintain accurate inventory records and know how to check against them. Cycle count and troubleshoot errors. · Perform all housekeeping duties. · Follow company safety practices and procedures to provide a safe work environment for all employees. · Perform all other duties, as required, to meet customer and company quality and productivity needs. · Position requires good attention to detail and organizational skills. · Good mathematical skills. Must possess a high level of work accuracy. · Must be licensed for hi-lo. Ability to read and write legibly. · Good verbal and written communication skills. · Ability to follow, with detail, written and verbal instructions. · Ability to work well with minimum supervision. · Ability to closely follow procedures. · Ability to get along well with others. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · Safety shoes required · Position requires good manual dexterity · standing majority of shift · mobility to move within department/plant as assigned · Ability to lift to 70 lbs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES · Forklift Experience Company Description Our team members are the best part of the company and they’re what make Ameri-Force great. When you join Ameri-Force you’re not just starting a new job, you’re becoming part of an industry powerhouse. By providing some of the highest wages and best benefits available it’s no wonder our average team member remains with Ameri-Force for 10 years or more. The goal at Ameri-Force is to be your employer for life. Our recruiting team works hand-in-hand with you to provide assignments which increase your skill level and add to your job experience in order to advance and maintain your career. Since its founding in 1991, Ameri-Force has become the trusted staffing services provider for multiple industries, gaining a reputation second to none. Ameri-Force has gained its stellar reputation by putting thousands of qualified & skilled people to work with companies throughout the United States. Our clients have included major organizations in several verticals including: ship construction and repair, aerospace and defense, heavy construction, light and heavy industrial, energy production and utilities, oil and gas, disaster recovery, manufacturing, environmental, railroad, and general labor. In 2009 Ameri-Force became part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with the company being turned over 100% to its employees. Ameri-Force team members truly own their own future and the destiny of the company is determined wholly by their actions, determination, and ingenuity.