Material Handler, 3rd Shift

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc in Des Moines, IA seeks a Material Handler to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts, high lifts, and battery hoists. This role is focused on moving materials, loading and unloading, and ensuring accurate inventory through scanners and labeling checks.

You will support 6S, maintain a clean work area, and help route materials to designated spots while adhering to safety procedures and daily inspection routines.

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 (Safety Data Sheets).
• Ability to follow safe forklift procedures.
• Ability to read and understand Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage baskets at production equipment and move WIP materials throughout the facility.
• Support environmental policy by reducing waste and improving processes.
• Sweep and remove debris from floors as needed.
• Verify pallets, crates and boxes are labeled and identified.
• Load and unload trailers and scan materials for inventory tracking.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment following 6S.
• Occasionally operate overhead cranes to move 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 collaboration

Inventory control

SDS awareness

Safety procedures

Communication

Reading BOMs

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pallet wrapper

Battery hoist

Overhead cranes

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.