Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Production

Classifaction (FLSA): Hourly

Position Overview

The Material Handler is responsible for efficiently managing the flow of materials throughout our plasma cutting manufacturing facility. This role ensures the timely and accurate movement of raw materials, work-progress, and finished products to support production operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Inventory Management:
  • Receive, unload, and process incoming materials and supplies
  • Organize and store materials in designated areas using proper handling techniques
  • Maintain accurate inventory records using our computerized inventory management system
  • Conduct regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
• Material Movement:
  • Transport raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products between various production areas
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
  • Load and unload trucks as needed for incoming and outgoing shipments
• Production Support
  • Supply production lines with necessary materials in a timely manner
  • Stage materials for upcoming production runs based on work orders and schedules
  • Remove scrap and waste materials from production areas
• Quality Control
  • Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues to supervisors
  • Ensure proper labeling and identification of all materials
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment
• Safety Compliance
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Report any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions promptly
  • Participate in safety training and meetings as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Work Environment

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

• Environment is that of a heavy industrial work site
• Outdoor elements are a factor
• Exposure to air particles, such as dust, chemical (paint, oil, gas, diesel fumes) and weld smoke
• Exposure to loud, penetrating noises in some work areas
• Proper personal protective equipment is required at all times, such as, steel toed or metatarsal boots, ear plugs/ear muffs, safety glasses, pants, hard hats and possible respirator use.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, such as keyboarding and writing.  
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
• Must have visual acuity to read tape measure, reports, memos, letters, etc. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision adequate for the incumbent to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently. 
• In a typical workday, employee is standing, walking, seeing, hearing, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, lifting work pieces weighing up to forty (40) lbs. manually or by crane to work area and properly positioning it for processing the orders.
• Must be able to speak and communicate clearly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Ability to read, comprehend and write English
• Advanced blueprint reading and problem-solving skills required
• Intermediate math skills (fraction/ decimal calculations)

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Forklift Certification

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (Required)
• Previous work experience in a heavy industrial or construction environment is preferred; however, it is not a requirement
• Knowledge of various types of construction and or heavy equipment operation preferred