Shipping/Receiving Material Handler

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A Brief Summary of This Position This is an individual contributor position responsible for receiving, unloading, and storing incoming product loads, inspecting finished products for damage and defects, and ensuring product tags are correct and material information is entered correctly.  They will operate equipment used to move material including forklifts and pallet jacks.  Incumbent will be responsible for identifying material and product being loaded and unloaded. Incumbent will be responsible for making recommendations to resolve any damage or defects found in products.  Interact with customers and truck drivers, coordinate special handling resulting from inspection, general plant housekeeping, and working safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Essential Functions: Operate forklifts with the capacity to move up to 35,000 lbs. of material on and off flatbed trailers or box trucks when applicable. Communicating potential problems or needs with material to site leadership Inspect incoming material for proper venting and draining holes/lifting attachments Inspect galvanized material to ensure it meets the quality standards, reject material that does not meet quality standards, and coordinate special handling for this material Move pieces of steel and other material up to 50 pounds by hand from different locations in the plant and yard When otherwise under-utilized, the employee will be cross trained in various production departments to assist with general operations. Important Details about the Role The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and VCCMax Proficient at reading tags, bills of lading, and shipping and receiving papers Stand 90% of a shift and work outside in extreme weather conditions Operate forklifts, small hand tools The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers, customers, truck drivers, and management in a positive manner Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions High awareness for safety The ability to work overtime to include weekends and potentially holidays Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) No Degree Zero (0) to (1) year of relevant experience Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns Ability to become certified in operation forklifts Ability to ensure that products meet quality standards Ability to bundle, crate, box, and wrap products to be shipped Ability to load a truck Ability to operate computer to enter product information Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout a shift Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications One (1) year of experience as a Material Handler 1 Two (2) years of experience operating a forklift in a professional environment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SKILL Educational Background Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.  Requires adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.  Must understand the quality requirements of finished product.  Must be able to read tags, bills of lading, and shipping and receiving papers.  Must be knowledgeable about safe galvanizing practices including proper venting and hanging devices.  Must possess adequate communication skills to work efficiently from verbal instructions given by departmental supervision. Must have a working knowledge of small hand tools including tape measures, micrometers, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.  Job Training Skill Development The Material Handler 2 will require 6 months on the job experience to achieve a minimum acceptable level of performance.  Decision Making Must be able to identify proper loading as per special loading instructions, identify quality issues and bring those to the attention of site leadership, and resolve identification and equipment issues by notifying the Lead or Supervisor.  Must be able to stage trailers with easy access to material being loaded.  Independent creativity for setting up and loading is required for 75% of this job function.  Ensure proper safety precautions are used during all aspects of loading and unloading while operating equipment.  Must communicate problems and/or needs to departmental supervision to aid in the maximum utilization of equipment, material and human resources. EFFORT Physical Effort Material Handler 2 will be operating equipment including forklifts approximately 85% of the shift.  This requires continuous in and out of the equipment including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, twisting, and turning to inspect and correct material loads.  The other 15% will be spent wa