Material Handler

Successfactors; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions and is expanding its material handling team. The Material Handler role involves operating pallet/fork lifts, supplying production lines, and keeping inventories accurate across multiple facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a forklift license. Periodic safety inspections and strict adherence to safety procedures are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing or distribution center experience required.
• Forklift license required.
• Hazardous material handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet/fork truck in a safe manner.
• Perform routine maintenance and daily safety inspections.
• Supply necessary material to production workers.
• Remove empty racks/pallets from workstations and load/unload trucks.
• Drive to different buildings to pick up material and deliver to locations.
• Maintain necessary paperwork.
• Perform daily housekeeping, hygiene and cleanliness procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Material Handler (13488)

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

We are now accepting applications for a Penske Driver position, in department 19, reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor. This position is currently for 3rd/C -shift and is a Skill & Qualification position, so to be considered you must meet the minimum qualifications. Under general supervision, the Penske Driver performs work of moderate difficulty maintaining manufacturing material inventories. Keeps material supplied to the production workers by continually hauling and moving material to different facilities and line locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position. Persons in this position will perform all other tasks as assigned and work overtime as required.

• Operate pallet/fork truck in a safe manner.
• Perform routine maintenance and daily safety inspections.
• Supply necessary material to production workers.
• Remove empty racks/pallets from workstations/ load and unload trucks/store
• Drive to different buildings to pick up material and deliver to locations.
• Maintain necessary paperwork.
• Perform daily housekeeping, hygiene & cleanliness procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of one year of manufacturing or distribution center experience is required.
• A forklift license is required.
• Experience in hazardous material handling is preferred.

General Job Requirements

• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to differentiate colors.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are taken by the company/employee to reduce the risk of exposure and help ensure everyones safety.
• This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
• Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
• Must be able and willing to wear a respirator.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime.
• Must be able and willing to work varying schedules which may include nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be able and willing to operate a forklift.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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