Material Handler - Westfield , MA

Mestek, Inc.; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Westfield, Massachusetts is looking for a dedicated individual to perform essential duties including loading and assembling items for shipment. The ideal candidate will have strong material handling skills, the ability to operate a fork lift, and meet physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work orders.
• Capability of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and load miscellaneous items and materials for shipment.
• Inspect cartons and crates for damage.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on lift trucks.

Skills

Fork lift operation

Material handling

Ability to read and write

Physical strength

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Fork lift

Overhead crane

Hand trucks

Job description

Perform various required duties to assemble and load miscellaneous items, material and products for shipment, as receive numerous materials and goods, and crate and pack materials following established practices and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works from prioritized work orders, shipping and receiving documents, written and verbal orders and instructions
• Uses fork lift trucks, overhead cranes, electric material movers, hand trucks, manual material movers, scales, strapping equipment, tape machine and miscellaneous air and hand tools
• Procures and completes requested orders from all departments and transport to shipping area
• Inspects cartons and crate for obvious damage and report to supervisor
• Loads dropped trailers and common carrier to allow for sequential delivery of products
• Weighs and records product weights; marks on appropriate documents and maintains required records
• Affixes all required stickers for shipments and mark crates and cartons accordingly
• Packages items and/or products to complete shipments, as required
• Receives numerous items for production, tool room, corporate offices and other area, such as returned or damaged goods, production materials, tools, information, catalogs, etc.
• Assures counts and condition of materials and items, notes discrepancies
• Delivers goods and items to appropriate party or place in designated area
• Performs daily PM maintenance checks on lift trucks and related equipment
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested

Requirements

• High School Graduate preferred
• Ability to read and write and follow written and verbal work orders
• Ability to read a measuring tape and production instruments
• Ability to drive a fork lift
• Capability of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds intermittently in a team lift situation
• Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting, twisting, pushing and pulling