Materials Handler & Inventory Operator, 1st Shift

Dee Zee, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Material Handler for the 1st shift (7am to 3pm). The role operates forklifts, high lifts, and both internal combustion and electric-powered equipment.

You will stage baskets, move WIP, unload/load trailers, and scan materials to ensure accurate inventory, while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant workspace. Qualified candidates will have 1+ year related experience, be able to work in a team, understand SDS, BOMs, and forklift safety, and be

Qualifications

• 1+ year related experience required.
• Ability to stop production and prevent shipment of nonconforming products.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of material hazards and SDS understanding.
• Ability to read and understand Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ability to follow safe forklift operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stage baskets at production equipment and move WIP materials throughout the facility.
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policy by reducing waste and following improvement opportunities.
• Sweep and remove debris from floors as needed.
• Verify pallets, crates and boxes are labeled and identified.
• Load and unload trailers and scan materials to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment following 6S procedures.
• Occasionally operate overhead cranes to move and stage coils.
• Operate pallet wrapper and floor scale per procedures.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and complete inspection checklist.
• Route and deliver materials to appropriate areas within the facility.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

SDS knowledge

Handheld scanners

BOM reading

Communication

Safety procedures

Shrink wrap operation

Battery hoist operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

High lift

Overhead crane

Pallet wrapper

Battery hoist

Handheld scanner

Shrink wrap machine

Job description

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Material Handler for the 1st shift (7am to 3pm). The role operates forklifts, high lifts, and both internal combustion and electric-powered equipment.

You will stage baskets, move WIP, unload/load trailers, and scan materials to ensure accurate inventory, while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant workspace. Qualified candidates will have 1+ year related experience, be able to work in a team, understand SDS, BOMs, and forklift safety, and be