Material Handler

Position Description:  

 

Material handlers are tasked to work on a variety of different components that vary from location to location. Activities include, but are not limited to, operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, tuggers, tractors, hoists, & cranes. Although you will receive appropriate training to operate these heavy vehicles, you will not be exclusively operating vehicles. Material handlers may also check, store, disburse, or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for.  

 

• Owning and helping improve our performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery 

• Maintaining and reporting daily receiving and shipping activities 

• Reporting defects and needs for repairs 

• Keeping lines stocked with the proper materials 

• Operating Forklifts 

• Performing additional work as assigned by the supervisor or coordinator, which may require the employee to assist in different departments 

• Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc. 

• Completing assigned duties in accordance with safety, policies, and practices, including your individual safety, as well as the safety of co-workers, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace 

 

Tools & Equipment: Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us. 

• Forklift  

• Tugger 

• Tractor 

• Hoist  

• Load Securement 

• SAP Program 

• Crane 

 

Qualifications: 

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. 

• Must be able to pass PIV (power industrial vehicle) training.  

• Basic reading, writing, math, & verbal skills 

• Basic computer knowledge 

 

 

Knowledge, Training, Skills and/or Experience: