Material Handler, 1st Shift (7am to 3pm)

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler in Des Moines, IA to operate forklifts and pallet handling equipment, move WIP materials, and ensure accurate inventory. The role emphasizes safety, 6S housekeeping, and adherence to environmental and material-handling procedures.

The position requires 1+ year of related experience, ability to read BOMs, and effective teamwork. You will work in an environment with variable temperatures and noise, with opportunities to operate cranes and pallet

Qualifications

• 1+ year related experience required.
• Able to follow 6S procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Ability to stop production and prevent shipment of nonconforming products.
• Team-oriented with effective communication to leads and departments.
• Proficient in operating forklifts and pallet handling equipment.
• Ability to read Bills of Materials (BOMs) and use handheld scanners.

Responsibilities

• Stage baskets at production equipment and move WIP materials throughout the facility.
• Support environmental policy by proactively implementing processes and reducing waste.
• Sweep and remove debris from floors as needed.
• Verify pallets, crates and boxes are properly labeled and identified.
• Load and unload trailers and scan materials to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment following 6S procedures.
• Occasionally operate overhead cranes to move and stage coils.
• Operate pallet wrapper and floor scale per procedures.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and complete checklists.
• Route and deliver materials to appropriate areas within the facility.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

SDS knowledge

Inventory accuracy

Communication

BOM reading

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Shrink wrap machine

Battery hoist

Pallet wrapper

Floor scale

Overhead cranes (occasional)

Job description

Position Summary:

The Material Handler operates powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, high lifts, and both internal combustion and electric-powered vehicles.

Must be willing and able to work in an environment with exposure to conditions that may include, but are not limited to, coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise levels and varying temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accountabilities:

• Stage baskets at production equipment and move work-in-process (WIP) materials throughout the facility.
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policy by proactively implementing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, reducing waste and acting on environmental performance results and findings.
• Sweep and remove debris from floors as needed.
• Verify that pallets, crates and boxes are properly labeled and accurately identified.
• Load and unload trailers and scan all materials to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following 6S procedures, rules and regulations.
• Occasionally operate overhead cranes to move and stage coils.
• Operate the pallet wrapper and floor scale in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, including checking fluid levels, tires, and other operating conditions, and complete the required inspection checklist.
• Route and deliver materials to the appropriate areas within the facility.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year related experience required.
• Ability to stop production and prevent the shipment of nonconforming or potentially nonconforming products to customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of material hazards and the ability to understand and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to communicate effectively with line leads and the departments or areas being serviced.
• Ability to follow safe forklift operating procedures.
• Ability to operate a shrink wrap machine and battery hoist safely and effectively.
• Ability to operate handheld scanners to process material movements, perform inventory transactions, and verify material locations.
• Ability to read and understand Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.