Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

Colonial Group; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking aMaterial Handler to maintain the flow of materials on site. Under supervision, you will move items, lift and stack as needed, and operate motorized or non-motorized equipment.

The role is entry-level with on-the-job training. You will follow all safety procedures, attend safety meetings, and contribute to a safe work environment while supporting production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; entry level with on-the-job training.
• Ability to operate motorized/non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Strong manual dexterity for lifting and moving items.
• Adherence to safety procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to ensure smooth production flow; lift, carry, and stack items.
• Operate material handling equipment, some requiring training.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety procedures to prevent injuries.
• Learn and follow work processes under supervision; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PURPOSE

Under direct supervision handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized; lifts, carries, stacks items as needed.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training.
• Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.