Job Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for the safe operation of front-end loaders, excavators, conveying equipment, skid loaders, track mobiles, lift trucks, and any other equipment as assigned.
Essential Functions
* Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures
* Adheres to all safety and company standards while performing job functions
* Reports any safety concerns or violations to supervisor
* Performs pre-operation and post-operation inspection of the equipment and ensures windows, lights, mirrors, and equipment are clean
* Reports any necessary equipment repairs to supervisor. Safely and productively operates equipment complying with manufacturer and company approved techniques
* Achieves maximum productivity while operating equipment
* Completes daily lubrication and minor service on equipment
* Checks and maintains fluid levels in equipment, including fuel
* Moves equipment to and from central warehouse using assigned equipment
* Perform gypsum clean-up in compliance with State rules and customer policies and requirements
* Ensures that equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift
* Cleans tracks or wheels and moving components on equipment
* Collect and run lab samples
* Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
* Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
* Demonstrate ability to safely operate and maintain equipment
* Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations
* Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime
Education And/Or Experience
The employee should have the following:
* High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade preferred
* 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field
Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The employee should possess the ability to:
* Must be able to work standing for up to 8-12 hours/shift.
* Must be able to kneel, squat, bend/twist at the waist, and stack parts at or above head height
* Must have full range of motion (ROM) of shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, and hands to perform all basic functions of the job
* Must be able to wear compliant ear protection when working in areas exposed to noise levels above OSHA threshold limits
* Must be able to work in hot and cold environments that can range from 30F-100F in the warehouse depending on the season
* Must be able to complete repetitive movements
* Wear all required personal protective equipment (Safety toe shoes, ANSI Z87 eye protection, CR gloves, Hard Hats)
* Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
* Must be able to wear a safety harness that is compliant with OSHA standards when working at heights
* Must report to management if prescribed medication that could adversely affect the safe operation of Powered Industrial Vehicles such as forklifts, order pickers, Big Joe
* Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
* Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions