Material Handler: Forklift & Plant Support

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

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.