Material Picker

Job Summary

The Material Picker/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 Picker/Handler receives specific work assignments under general supervision and resolves most problems with limited supervisory assistance. The Material Picker/Handler must always use extreme care when operating equipment and is expected to practice and adhere to the Company’s Six Sigma principles.

• Pick and put away material for specific jobs and support production to prevent work stoppages.
• Support and maintain all processes associated with the Material Picker/Handler picking position.
• Review job orders, determine specific handling requirements.
• Move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas using power equipment or by hand.
• Load/unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, shelves, or vehicles.
• Install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent in‑transit movement or damage.
• Accurately count and record units/parts moved or handled; attach material/product identification tags/labels.
• Interpret basic drawings for part identification.
• Use ERP system to lookup/review and enter data into handheld scanners and computer terminals; report inventory inaccuracies to the materials lead.
• Assemble crates and pallets for material/product storage and/or shipment.
• Cleans and maintain work area daily; completes material handling equipment safety check lists and maintains other tools/equipment.
• Work safely at all times.
• Ensure all work complies with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and quality standards.

• Maximum lifting requirement: 100 pounds (infrequently), 50 pounds (occasionally), 25 pounds (frequently).
• Maximum moving requirement: 300 pounds with assistance.
• Maintain physical condition necessary for frequent lifting, carrying, standing, sitting (operating forklift), walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body.
• Work at heights up to 20 feet.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

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.

• Ability to read and understand job requirements, shop drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment including lift trucks, power hoists, etc.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Experience:
  
  One or more years of material handling or related experience is desirable.
• Education:
  
  Related technical training (high school or beyond) is desirable but not essential.
• Certificates/Licenses:
  Forklift operator certification.

IEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know.

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