Material Handler

Job Summary

Supports the operation functions at designated work sites.  Provides delivery of material and services to customer sites, maintains equipment and daily equipment logs, maintains forklift inspection reports, and receives, checks and packs material to be delivered.  Performs inventory functions including, order filling, stocking, cycle counts, processing returns and shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provide delivery of material and services to customer sites. 
• Maintain equipment in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data.
• Maintains daily equipment logs and daily forklift inspection reports. 
• Observes and adheres to all local, state, and federal DOT regulations.
• Receives, checks and packs material to be delivered. 
• Performs Inventory functions including, but not limited to, order filling, stocking, and cycle counts, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed. 
• Assists with loading and unloading material at designated work sites and branch and customer locations.  

Non-essential Functions

• Uses handheld computer technology as required to receive, put-away, issue and other tasks as required.
• Completes required BSE and Customer required training to enter customer work site(s).
• Completes required OSHA Safety Training prior to entering customer’s work site(s).

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of a two-year business/trade degree or equivalent in work experience. 
• Prior construction experience including large equipment or forklift operation is required. 
• Good knowledge of electrical products/systems is preferred. 
• Minimum of 21 years of age is required. 
• A valid Class A CDL driver’s license for the state of residence along with a current medical certification is a PLUS. 
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required.  
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Internet, Email and SAP software is a plus. 
• Must have large forklift experience. 
• Must have heavy material lifting experience.
• Knowledge of Rigging safety is a plus. 
• Knowledge will include personal protective equipment, equipment inspection, hazard assessment, slings and hitches, hand signals, load charts and angles. 
• Knowledge of securing all loads to flatbed trailers is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (reading, writing and speaking English) 
• Ability to effectively plan and organize. 
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Ability to be experienced, safe, and efficient operators of large material handling equipment.
   

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101 + lbs. - Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
• Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently
• Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally
• Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
• Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Hourly range is $24.00-$32.00/hour based on experience.