Material Handler II - 1st Shift Reach Truck Operator

The-Hillman-Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillman Group is seeking a Material Handler to support operations by moving materials and finished products using powered equipment. The role involves loading/unloading, stock replenishment, and order picking with RF scanners.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and forklift certification; material handling experience is preferred. Working hours include early shifts, and safety is emphasized throughout daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Material handling experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with part numbering systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered, industrial equipment to move materials.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Use a hand scanner to track inventory.
• Receive materials from Receiving dock and stock in Bulk storage.
• Provide replenishment materials to workstations in a timely manner.
• Pull and stock correct product to boxes and pick locations.
• Transfer finished products to designated areas.
• Stack empty skids and pallets in designated areas.
• Operate a pallet jack and other equipment as needed.
• Report basic operational problems to management and resolve where possible.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Order picker

Drexel (equipment)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Schedule: 6:00am - 3:00pm (Monday - Thursday) & 6:00am - 12:00pm (Friday)

Supports Operations by moving materials and finished products to designated areas in the facility with a variety of powered industrial equipment.

Essential Job Functions *

• Operates a variety of powered, industrial equipment
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Ability to use a hand scanner
• Picks-up incoming materials from the Receiving dock
• Unloads and puts away stock in the Bulk storage area
• Provides replenishment materials to workstations in a timely manner
• Pulls and stocks correct product to appropriate boxes and pick locations
• Transfers finished products to designated areas
• Stacks empty skids and pallets in designated areas
• Operates a manual and/or motorized pallet jack
• Uses knowledge and experience to resolve basic operating problems; reports other problems to manger

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Material handling experience is strongly preferred.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Familiarity with part numbering systems is a plus.
• Able to operate a pallet jack, forklift, order picker and Drexel.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Operational Equipment

• Hand-held RF Scanner, manual/motorized pallet jack, Powered Industrial Equipment

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Material Handler: Must be forklift operation certified. Standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Material Handler: Medium - Heavy, lifting up to 70 lbs.