First Tek, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Material Handler
Lebanon, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.42/hr - $18.42/hr
0+ years expFirst Tek, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload, and move materials within the plant or work site. The role involves assisting machine operators, packaging products, and ensuring safe operation of equipment.
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Responsibilities
Operates industrial truck (i.e. forklift, side loader, pallet jacks, scissor lift, etc.) or other type of hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
Can read basic blue prints to handle assembly procedures in laminating wall panels and / or final assembly of wall panels
Completes equipment safety checklists as start of work shift; takes appropriate action to ensure safe operating equipment
Reads production schedules, work orders, customer orders, shipping orders, and/or requisitions and follows verbal instructions to determine materials, containers, or items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
Opens, closes, locks, and unlocks doors and containers as needed
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, shelves, and machinery by hand or using a forklift into semi-trailers or other transport vehicles
Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
Secures loads including building frames for overseas containers; put skids in racks waiting for loading; and assists with preparation for shipping, i.e. moving racks, building crates, or packaging systems
Has the ability to operate saws, pneumatic and electric tools, hand tools, and can read a tape measure to build packaging systems for shipping purposes
Transfers materials from storage or work sites to designated areas; pre-weighs and prepares materials for shipping. Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
Stacks or assembles materials or customer orders and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department; bands bundles together; builds coil saddles; nails cross blocks onto skids; and assembles crating as assigned
Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination and/or signals other forklift operators to move load to destination
Sorts, counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet or other required documentation, including, but not limited to, data entry into computer
Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on skids, cases, bales, or other containers
Bands orders; clamps sections of product together or places product onto skids, blocks, boxes, and/or conveyor systems to facilitate movement of materials or products; lifts heavy objects with power hoist
Makes simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers; notifies maintenance of complicated adjustments and repairs
Cleans work area, machines, and equipment; assists machine operators as needed; assists other team members as requested
Follows all Standard Operating Procedures safely
Qualification
Required
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Able to operate fork lifts, pallet jacks and reach trucks
High School Diploma required
Proven technical experience operating a forklift, side loader, pallet jack, crane, scissor lift, or other type of material handling equipment
Must complete forklift safety training
Ability to comply with all safety regulations
Ability to work independently
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with team members
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, order sheets, shipping documents, policies, and procedures
Ability to write simple correspondence, routine reports, and complete company documents
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate information to team members, customers, clients, vendors, and guests
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to understand and comply with policies, procedures, and safety requirements at all times
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Must do a mobile equipment operator physical
Company
First Tek, Inc.
To succeed in the complex world of technology, you need exceptional connections – to the right experts, the right opportunities and the right answers.
1001-5000 employees
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