Material Handler

## Description

The Material Picker/Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials and finished goods in the plant or on plant grounds with industrial lift trucks and other material handling equipment. The Material Picker/Handler receives specific work assignments under general supervision and resolves most problems with limited supervisory assistance. The Material Picker/Handler must always use extreme care when operating equipment and is expected to practice and adhere to the Company’s Six Sigma principles.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following with other duties assigned as necessary**:**

• The Materials Picker has a primary function of picking and putting away material for specific jobs and supporting production in a manner that prevents work stoppages in the production area.
• Supports and maintains all processes associated with the Material Picker/Handler picking position.
• Reviews job orders (written or verbal) and determines specific handling requirements.
• Moves materials from storage or work sites to designated areas using power equipment (e.g., industrial trucks, power hoists) or, when appropriate, by hand.
• Loads/unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves or into or from vehicles.
• Installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent in-transit movement or damage.
• Accurately Counts/records units/parts moved or handled; attaches material/product identification tags/labels.
• Able to interpret basic drawings for part identification.
• Effective use of ERP system to lookup/review and enter data into handheld scanners and computer terminals. Reports inaccuracies of inventory to the materials lead,
• Assembles crates and pallets for material/product storage and/or shipment.
• Cleans and maintains work area (daily), completes material handling equipment safety check lists and maintains other tools/equipment.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.
• Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

**Physical Demands:**

• Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 100 (infrequently), 50 (occasionally), 25 (frequently).
• Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 300 with assistance.
• Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, sitting (operating forklift), walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body.
• Working at heights off the ground up to: 20 feet.
• Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

**Work Environment:**

• Work location: Metal fabrication/assembly shop and indoor/outdoor storage areas.
• Exposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment including overhead cranes, sharp/heavy materials, inclement weather.
• Personal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes.

## Qualifications

• Key skills, abilities, and knowledge:
• Ability to read and understand job requirements, shop drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment including lift trucks, power hoists, etc.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Experiential: One or more years of material handling or related experience is desirable.
• Educational: Related technical training (high school or beyond) is desirable but not essential.
• Certificates, Licenses: Forklift operator certification.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.**