Material Handler - 1st Shift

Summit Polymers; Lawrenceburg (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motor vehicle manufacturing is seeking a Material Handler for 1st Shift, responsible for handling materials, ensuring effective storage and shipment. Ideal candidates must be physically fit, possess the ability to obtain a forklift license, and effectively contribute to warehouse operations. Join a team that values safety and efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain forklift license under OSHA.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Handle and store materials for all departments.
• Operate material handling equipment and perform cross-functional duties.
• Maintain housekeeping in warehouse and dock areas.

Skills

Physical capability to lift 60 pounds

Ability to operate pallet jack

Decision-making skills

Education

Forklift license per OSHA requirements

Job description

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Material Handler FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Materials (Warehouse)

Summary

Responsible for the handling and storage of materials for all departments, as well as housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area. Responsible for operation of material handling equipment, fork trucks, and for changing fork truck batteries. Duties will also be cross-functional including shipping, receiving, label-making and inventory functions.

Responsibilities And Duties

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be physically capable of walking for an eight-hour work shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the work shift.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/stairs for material changes.
• RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Provide necessary product and material to production departments as needed.
• Weigh and label product as needed.
• Return product to proper storage locations per KanBan system.
• Shrink wrap finished parts and place in proper storage location.
• Remove KanBans from empty purchased product containers and place on proper KanBan board.
• Cross-train in other warehouse functions and perform those functions when necessary.
• Perform housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

Requires the ability to obtain a forklift license per OSHA requirements.

Skills And Abilities

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment.
  
  
  

Travel Requirements

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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