Material Handler

mestek; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek in Westfield, MA is seeking a Ship/Receiver to assemble and load items for shipment, receive materials, and crate and pack products according to established procedures.

You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, inspect shipments, log weights, affix shipment stickers, and ensure accurate records while meeting safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Able to read and write and follow orders.
• Able to read a measuring tape and use production instruments.
• Able to drive a forklift.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, 50–100 pounds intermittently.
• Able to perform repetitive bending, reaching, lifting and pushing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and load items for shipment and crate and pack per procedures.
• Work from prioritized work orders and shipping/receiving docs.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material movers.
• Inspect cartons and crates for damage and report findings.
• Load trailers and ensure proper sequencing for delivery.
• Weigh and record product weights and affix shipment stickers.
• Receive items for production, tool room, offices, etc., and maintain records.
• Perform daily PM checks on lift trucks and related equipment.
• Deliver goods to designated areas and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Reading & writing

Measuring tape reading

Forklift operation

Team lifting capability

Repetitive bending & lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Electric material movers

Hand trucks

Scales

Strapping equipment

Tape machine

Job description

Scope of Position:

Perform various required duties to assemble and load miscellaneous items, material and products for shipment, as receive numerous materials and goods, and crate and pack materials following established practices and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.

• Works from prioritized work orders, shipping and receiving documents, written and verbal orders and instructions
• Uses fork lift trucks, overhead cranes, electric material movers, hand trucks, manual material movers, scales, strapping equipment, tape machine and miscellaneous air and hand tools
• Procures and completes requested orders from all departments and transport to shipping area
• Inspects cartons and crate for obvious damage and report to supervisor
• Loads dropped trailers and common carrier to allow for sequential delivery of products
• Weighs and records product weights; marks on appropriate documents and maintains required records
• Affixes all required stickers for shipments and mark crates and cartons accordingly
• Packages items and/or products to complete shipments, as required
• Receives numerous items for production, tool room, corporate offices and other area, such as returned or damaged goods, production materials, tools, information, catalogs, etc.
• Assures counts and condition of materials and items, notes discrepancies
• Delivers goods and items to appropriate party or place in designated area
• Performs daily PM maintenance checks on lift trucks and related equipment
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested

Position Requirements:

The Shipper/ Receiver must possess the minimum knowledge listed below:

• High School Graduate preferred
• Prior manufacturing experience a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read and write and follow written and verbal work orders
• Ability to read a measuring tape and production instruments
• Ability to drive a fork lift
• Capability of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds intermittently in a team lift situation
• Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting, twisting, pushing and pulling