Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Dakota Bodies, LLC; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies, LLC in Watertown, SD is seeking an experienced Material Handler to move materials around the plant using a forklift, support machine lines, and help with packaging and staging.

The role requires attention to safety, basic math, ability to read measurements, and reliable performance. Forklift operation will be ~25%–30% of the day.

Candidates must understand production orders and bill of materials and follow quality policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material and/or production order
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must be able to count and label parts accurately
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills – including legible writing
• 0-6 months prior experience
• Required OSHA safety training
• Forklift and crane license
• Must have valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts
• Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum machine efficiency
• Provides machine support by emptying scrap and ensuring lines are cleared of finished product
• Locates material into finished goods as needed
• Tracks orders and tags
• Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding
• May perform finishing duties
• Performs setup of valve and burn off operations
• Performs multiple tasks to ensure ongoing machine operation
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials
• May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary
• Responsible for delivery of goods
• Maintenance and usage of company vehicle
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Safety awareness

English reading

Computer skills

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Dakota Bodies Watertown - Watertown, SD 57201, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $19.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing, Summary

The primary role for the Material Handler is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift. In addition, this role may package, weigh, and load/unload material from machines and stage material in a timely and accurate manner. This position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to perform the duties to the highest standard.

Please note that the Material Handler will be using a forklift for approx. 25%-30% of their day. The remaining portions of their day may consist of the following:

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts
• Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum machine efficiency.
• Provides machine support by emptying scrap and ensuring lines are cleared of finished product.
• Locates material into finished goods as needed.
• Tracks orders and tags.
• Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding.
• May perform finishing duties.
• Performs setup of valve and burn off operations.
• Performs multiple tasks to ensure ongoing machine operation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials.
• May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary.
• Responsible for delivery of goods
• Maintenance and usage of company vehicle
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 10 hrs. a day
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Competent in basic math and computer skills
• Can read a tape measure
• Must be able to handle small parts
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
• Ability to recognize quality issues and problems

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material and or production order
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must be able to count and label parts accurately
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills – including legible writing
• 0-6 months prior experience
• Required OSHA safety training
• Forklift and crane license
• Must have valid driver’s license