Lead, Material Handler - Wed - Sat

Position: Lead, Material Handler 3 - Wed - Sat (Days)
Description of the Position:

Responsible for providing direction to Forklift Operators, training, assigning work, and resolving

problems within area of responsibility. Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered

industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other

elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials

from rail cars in distribution center or storage yard.

* Supports and trains newly hired forklift operators within their area of responsibility.

* Assists supervisors and management of the facility in planning, assigning, and directing work

* Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial

equipment. Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. On a

daily basis, inspect assigned equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient

manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.

* Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack

and store product in the appropriate areas.

* Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products

are loaded and shipped.

* Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or

containers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

* Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality

variances.

* Inventories materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.

* Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count,

stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.

* Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service,

Transportation and Maintenance.

* Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.

* Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe

conditions that can't be self-corrected to the leadership team.

* Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance

when observed.

* Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.

* Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

Wednesday - Saturday 7:00 AM
-05:30 PM

Status:
Non-Exempt

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or more years of related

experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Forklift Operator with rail-specific experience.

* Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).

* Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment

(e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety

policies.