Material Handler

Empire Southwest; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Southwest in Mesa, AZ seeks a dependable forklift/crane operator to load, unload, and move materials, while keeping yards and surrounding areas organized and safe. You will follow supervisor directions and maintain equipment, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role requires forklift and crane experience, basic mechanical aptitude, and ability to lift up to 60 pounds. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with English proficiency for communication

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and yard cranes.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Must communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, moves, removes, and installs materials, components, and supplies.
• Follows orders and instructions received from dispatcher, Leadperson and supervisor.
• Maintains yard, storage, and office areas with minimal direction from the dispatcher or Leadperson.
• Dumps scrap and trash.
• Maintains forklifts, cranes, and related equipment.
• Adheres to all applicable safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Operate forklifts and cranes to load, unload and move materials. Maintain material storage and adjacent areas. Dump scrap and trash. Maintain equipment as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Loads, unloads, moves, removes, and installs materials, components, and supplies.
• Follows orders and instructions received from dispatcher, Leadperson and supervisor.
• Maintains yard, storage, and office areas with minimal direction from the dispatcher or Leadperson.
• Dumps scrap and trash.
• Maintains forklifts, cranes, and related equipment.
• Adheres to all applicable safety policies.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Works safely at all times.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and dispenses bulk and miscellaneous supply inventories.
• Records work time.
• Assists other dispatcher and yard workers when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with people and to efficiently meet customer needs.
• Must have the ability to start, stop and operate forklifts.
• Must have mechanical skills sufficient for routine vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able to lift, push, hold and position items up to 60 pounds total weight.
• Demonstrated technical skill competence.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Previous experience operating forklifts and yard cranes.
• Current driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

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, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift, push, hold and position items up to 60 pounds total weight.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that the employer in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others, which includes any of the following: operating a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage; performing duties in the residential or commercial premises of a customer, supplier or vendor; working in any occupation subject to federal safety regulations.

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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.