Material Handler

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

Shift:  6:30am - 3:00pm

** Starting wage $19.11/hourly with the potential to earn more based on performance and experience. **

The role of the Material Handler is to facilitate the safe and efficient receipt, inspection, movement, storage and delivery of goods throughout the facility to support operations goals of optimal quality and on time delivery.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Use fork life to safely and accurately receive incoming deliveries; to include:
  • counting, weighing, measuring and examining goods to verify deliveries are complete, correct, damage free and dimensionally correct.
• Safely operate fork trucks, overhead crane, electric pallet jack and other industrial vehicles to store and deliver materials, parts, supplies, and equipment throughout the plant.
• Accurately document and perform computerized transactions relating to receiving, inspecting, storing, transporting and issuing materials. 
• Precisely follow written & verbal instruction to pick parts, kit materials and transport goods throughout the facility.
• As requested, conduct accurate cycle counts and properly document inventory levels; escalating issues or discrepancies to Shipping and Receiving Supervisor.
• Under the direction of the Shipping and Receiving manager, provide support to shipping department with  packaging requirements and pallet building.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. Ensure tools and other items are safely and properly stored.   Perform housekeeping tasks regularly.

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Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), plus one year in a manufacturing, warehouse, or shipping environment preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experiences.

Must be able to complete NYS Hazmat DOT training on the job.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Core People Skills.  Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. 

Communication Skills.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.    Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Computer/Applications Skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word. Ability to operate electronic weight, printing and computing equipment including bar code scanners.

Core Business Skills.  Ability to work independently and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform mathematical skills in the form of measurement and other work material calculations utilizing a calculator.

Material Handling. Ability to use hoists, and various hand and power tools such as band and circular saws, weigh scales, foam generating equipment and banding equipment. Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints. Ability to obtain licensing/certification to operate forklift, or other equipment as needed.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to communicate effectively in English by telephone, in perso