Material Handler

Position Title:  MaterialS Handler

location: Dallas, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION: (quick summary of the role)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Dallas team, as Materials Handler.  Move raw materials, finished goods, scrap materials, equipment and any other miscellaneous materials within the plant to support Manufacturing Department, Warehouse, Lab and Maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Follows schedule / instructions for materials to be moved, where to move and how often

Operates a powered industrial fork truck and other material handling equipment

Secures proper lifting attachments to fork truck to move materials properly and safely

Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products

Drives company box truck between warehouse storage and production staging/return areas

Loads and unloads materials on pallets in and out of warehouse racks in a safe manner

Organizes and stores materials in an efficient manner attaching identifying labels to materials

Records all materials moved and shipments into Syteline/WMS using a barcode scanner

Ensures production demands are met and inventory accuracy is intact;

Assists Shipping/Receiving department in loading and unloading trucks

Participates and supports Warehouse 6S and PPI initiatives and/or programs

Maintains clean and organized work areas and vehicles; completes 6S and/or Housekeeping daily shift checklists; participates 100% in year- end full physical inventory count

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

Ability to read and interpret documents and follow instructions; follows daily, weekly, and monthly schedules to plan work priorities; maintains a good driving record; work independently with little supervision; ability to work overtime if required to meet business demands.

Ability to use a computer; (e.g. Word, Excel, Internet and manufacturing software); ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers

Ability to communicate effectively with workers and supervisor

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex multiple step instructions

Ability to deal with problems and non-standardized situations with multiple variables

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required

Medical certifications for DOT purposes required

Class B permit within 30 days of accepting job offer required

Class B license within 90 days of hire required

Company will sponsor Class B permit, Class B license, and DOT certification

Experience:

Prior truck driving experience preferred

Prior warehouse experience required

Prior experience operating powered industrial trucks, electric pallet jacks, hoists, Hi-Los, and/or other industrial lift and moving equipment required

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job the employee must:

Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds

Be able to work 12 hours shifts

Perform repetitive tasks

Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk

Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces

Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus

Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks

PPE Requirements:  Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including;

Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)