Material Handler

Feldmeier Equipment, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Feldmeier Equipment, Inc. in Syracuse, NY seeks a Material Handler for a full-time, on-site role. Responsibilities include assisting welders and other workers, moving materials, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining a clean, safe worksite.

The position requires forklift experience and adherence to safety policies. Work hours include day and night shifts with overtime available; candidates must have reliable transportation and be physically able to stand and move for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to work.
• Experience operating a forklift safely.
• Physical ability for standing/walking up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety and company policies.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks and moving materials.
• Set up and operate equipment for assigned jobs.
• Assist other workers on-site as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe worksite and wear PPE.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety training

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Handler’s position is quite varied with regard to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Material Handlers may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Material Handlers job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Material Handler’s position is quite varied with regard to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Material Handlers may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Material Handlers job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

Essential Functions Of Position

• Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Follow instructions from supervisor to perform various physical duties.
• Assist welders, grinders, and other workers on-site.
• Assist with offloading and loading trucks when needed.
• Move, secure, install builds, loads, or unloads materials.
• Moving tools, equipment or other materials as directed by supervisor.
• Set up and operate equipment for assigned jobs.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
• Cleaning up worksites from debris, trash, and machinery to keep the worksite clean and safe.
• Wear proper PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Transportation to and from work
• Previous experience operating a forklift safely.

Day shift Mon-Friday: 7:00am-3:15pm

Night Shift: 3pm-1:45am Mon-thurday

Overtime available

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continual use of hands; pushing, pulling, grasp, hold, move, and maintain 20 pounds constantly with full range of motion, including above head, below feet and side to side.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work.
• Walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, lie down inside or under vessel and twisting while performing required job tasks.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery including fork lift

Salary Description

$22-$31.50