Material Handler 1st Shift

USA Wood Door; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Wood Door is seeking a Material Handler in New Jersey to safely move materials within production and warehouses. You will operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand tools, while staging inventory, inspecting quality, and maintaining a clean workspace.

The role requires reading prints, packing lists, and bills of lading, with emphasis on safety and efficient material flow. High school diploma or equivalent and strong English skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing and warehousing environments.
• Experience reading and interpreting prints, packing lists, and bills of lading.
• Operator a stand up and sit down forklift.
• Use a tape measure, caliper, or other measuring tools.
• Proficiency in the English language in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation machine inspections and document findings.
• Follow written work instructions and SOPs to perform routine tasks.
• Handle door slabs to stage production work, stage truck loads, and unload incoming inventory using manual and lift-assisted methods.
• Sort and stack doors as needed for staging inbound or outbound in production.
• Utilize a variety of pneumatic, mechanical, electric, and hand tools to perform tasks.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and a neat, orderly working environment at all times.
• Perform and document regular quality checks with First Article Inspections and other routine SOP-driven methods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading prints

Quality inspections

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Electric pallet jack

Pallet jack operation

Tape measure

Caliper

Job description

Pay Range: $19.50-$23.50Shift: 4:30am to 1pm, Monday through FridayPrimary Function:A Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient operations movement of materials within production,warehouses, or loading and unloading trucks. The Material Handler will operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts,manual and electric pallet jacks, and other packaging and wrapping equipment. The operator must be able tobalance safety, efficiency, and quality at all times in production. The ideal candidate will have strong forklift andmaterials background with the ability to accurately handle inventory in raw material, work-in-progress, or finishedgoods format. This position reports directly to the Materials Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.Material Handler roles have five levels that are determined by knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. Theselevels are defined in a separate document and have corresponding pay scales to each level.Production Machine Operations (80%)• Perform pre- and post-operation machine inspections and document findings.• Follow written work instructions and SOP’s to perform routine tasks.• Perform occasional non-routine tasks with careful planning, evaluation, and safety pre-cautions.• Handle door slabs to stage production work, stage truck loads, and unload incoming inventory usingmanual and lift-assisted methods.• Sort and stack doors as needed for staging inbound or outbound in production.• Utilize a variety of pneumatic, mechanical, electric, and hand tools to perform tasks.Quality (15%)• Maintain excellent housekeeping and a neat, orderly working environment at all times.• Perform and document regular quality checks with First Article Inspections and other routine SOP-drivenmethods.• Ensure quality defects are rejected and removed from production, preventing quality escapes to customers.• Collaborate with leaders and peers to make proactive quality suggestions and concerns that lead to qualityimprovements.Safety, Utilization, Efficiency (5%)• Adhere to all safety protocol at all times.• Ensure machine utilization is maximized.• Ensure efficient material handling of units through adherence to best practices and general self-discipline.• Perform other production, inventory, or materials-related tasks as assigned.Job Requirements:Education and Certifications:• High School Diploma or Equivalent.Technical Knowledge, Skills, or Experience:Preferred:• Experience in manufacturing and warehousing environments.• Experience reading and interpreting prints, packing lists, and bills of lading.• Experience in wood or metal production environments.Required Abilities:• Operator a stand up and sit down forklift.• Use a tape measure, caliper, or other measuring tools.• Use hand and power tools.• Operate packaging, wrapping, or other equipment related to shipping products.• Proficiency in the English language in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending.• Visually inspect, read, and verify detailed data, documents, or equipment outputs on a screen or paper.• Perceive and comprehend auditory information or verbal instructions during meetings and phone calls.• Document, compose, and convey clear information and accurate notes in written formats.• Stand for long periods of time in a production environment.• Lift up to 50 pounds independently.• Bend, twist, or stoop to move products or operate equipment or move products.• Push or pull materials to load or unload materials.