Material Handler I-AM

Job Title: Material Handler/ Forklift Drive

 

Department: Indirect - Materials FLSA: Hourly non-exempt

 

 

Position Description:

 

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

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:

 

· Own and help improve are Safety, Quality, and Delivery, performance

· Keeping materials organized

· Maintain and report daily receiving and shipping activities

· Reports defects and need for repairs

· Keeping lines stocked with the proper materials

· Operating Forklifts

· Performs additional work as assigned by the Supervisor or Coordinator. This may require the employee to flex into another department

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

· Complete assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices. This includes regard to individual safety, 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:

Experience and education are great to come into this position with. However, it’s not required, here at Wabash, we give you the training to become comfortable using the necessary equipment for this position. Upon receiving an offer letter from us, you’ll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the production floor.

Benefits:

· Vacation

· Paid Holidays

· Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included

· 401k with match

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with high temperatures at times.

All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.

Physical Demands:

As a material handler, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate tools or controls for the length of their entire shift. The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position. All material handlers must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. Some material handlers also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, along with good hand-eye coordination.

Behavioral Attributes:

 

· Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.

· Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.

· Knowledgeable & confident in communicati