Material Handler (AMP - Indirect)

Koch Enterprises; Strafford (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a dedicated Material Handler to join their team. The ideal candidate will operate forklifts to move materials, comply with safety regulations, and support various manufacturing needs. This role offers competitive benefits, including 100% paid tuition and generous paid time off.

Benefits

100% paid tuition

Generous paid time off

Safety-first work environment

Qualifications

• At least one year of manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions.
• Basic math operations including addition and subtraction.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stack materials using lifting devices.
• Inventory materials and supply workers as needed.
• Maintain forklifts and general upkeep.
• Load/unload materials for shipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Honesty and integrity

Self-starter

Professional interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Tues-Fri 5:30am - 3:30pm

American Products is currently seeking a Material Handler to join our team! We are growing rapidly and are looking for dedicated, hard-working people seeking career opportunities. We offer 100% paid tuition, a generous paid time off package, and a "safety-first" work environment.

The Material Handler will operate forklifts and other industrial vehicles. They will move materials throughout the plant to fulfill manufacturing needs. Additionally, they will comply with all safety rules and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
2. Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
3. Load or unload materials onto or off trucks for shipment and receipt.
4. Maintain the general upkeep of forklifts and replace fuel as necessary.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; not required.

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• At least one year of manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to perform basic math operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Dependability in attendance, overtime, and scheduling requirements.
• Ability to work safely, utilizing all required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot or cold).
• Passion for delivering quality work and continuous improvement.

Skills and Abilities

Other Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Self-starter, results and action-oriented.
• Professional, respectful, and courteous interaction with co-workers and management.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.