Material Handler Class II

SUMMARY

Loads, unloads, and moves cartons with materials of product within the facility. Must verify cartons to work orders and pack cartons onto pallets.   Must drive liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack or tier product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.

Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.

Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, skids, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or lifting device.

Counts, weighs and records weights and numbers of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheets.  Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.

Stacks or assembles materials into boxes according to job order instructions.

Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.

Recharges batteries and replaces liquefied gas tank.

Operate motorized industrial equipment, as required

Maintain neat, clean and well-organized work area

Timely and regular attendance

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position.  The incumbent will perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Good math abilities

Good performance and safety records – no active warnings in file

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds in proper manner

Work in other departments if need arises

Willing to work overtime as required

Adhere to all safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Self-motivated and detail oriented

Possess good organizational skills

Ability to pass the motorized industrial equipment test and obtain license

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Must be flexible in working a variety of job duties and be willing to rotate positions in order to accommodate production needs.   Must have basic understanding of computers, be able to input data and follow strict procedures for processes and instructions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. 

MATH SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

Must successfully complete Powered Industrial Truck Training, including classroom and hands-on to become a licensed equipment operator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Dorman Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com