MATERIAL HANDLER B

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direct supervision, moves material, places material into store locations, and assists in loading materials/units. Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment. Performs minor preventative maintenance and has limited knowledge of the paperwork flow and the routing of materials through the plant.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Compares identifying information and counts, weights, or measures of incoming/outgoing materials and work-in-process and moves them to the appropriate location with some assistance.
2. Routes materials to specific store areas and may put the material away in specific locations.
3. Operates forklifts, hydraulic pallet trucks, electric pallet trucks, electric hoists, and hand trucks to load and unload materials and products.
4. Assists loading units for shipment. Uses slings and chains for handling materials/units. Handles materials/units without damage to the finish.
5. Performs daily inspection of equipment and performs minor preventative maintenance.
6. Cleans up and organizes the outside grounds while performing daily duties.
7. Performs other duties as assigned by leader or supervisor.