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

Dee Zee, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Material Handler for the 1st shift (7am to 3pm). The role operates forklifts, high lifts, and both internal combustion and electric-powered equipment.

You will stage baskets, move WIP, unload/load trailers, and scan materials to ensure accurate inventory, while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant workspace. Qualified candidates will have 1+ year related experience, be able to work in a team, understand SDS, BOMs, and forklift safety, and be

Qualifications

• 1+ year related experience required.
• Ability to stop production and prevent shipment of nonconforming products.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of material hazards and SDS understanding.
• Ability to read and understand Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ability to follow safe forklift operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stage baskets at production equipment and move WIP materials throughout the facility.
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policy by reducing waste and following improvement opportunities.
• Sweep and remove debris from floors as needed.
• Verify pallets, crates and boxes are 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 inspection checklist.
• Route and deliver materials to appropriate areas within the facility.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

SDS knowledge

Handheld scanners

BOM reading

Communication

Safety procedures

Shrink wrap operation

Battery hoist operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

High lift

Overhead crane

Pallet wrapper

Battery hoist

Handheld scanner

Shrink wrap machine

Job description

Material Handler, 1st Shift (7am to 3pm)# Careers## Material Handler, 1st Shift (7am to 3pm)Apply: Des Moines: Full time: Posted 9 Days Ago: REQ00481# 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.