Material Handler - 30020 in Sumter, South Carolina at Metal Solutions LLC DBA Jemison Metals

Job Summary:

The Material Handler uses overhead cranes and rigging equipment and fork lifts to load, unload, and reposition material and equipment in the warehouse. In this role, the Material Handler coordinates with other shipping, receiving, and production personnel to set priorities and schedule activities.

The Material Handler receives information from shipping or traffic personnel or, at the direction of others, examines loading orders or other documents for material identification. The incumbent then locates the material specified and may, at the direction of others, determine the quantity of material to be shipped through counting, weighing, or measuring techniques. In some cases, the incumbent is required to separate material in existing bundles or other packaging and coordinate with others for repackaging. At the direction of others, the incumbent may personally perform repackaging. Once material is appropriately identified, tagged, and packaged by others, the Material Handler uses overhead cranes and fork lifts to load material on trucks. The incumbent may coordinate with Traffic personnel to determine loading priorities or special loading requirements.

The Material Handler receives information from receiving personnel regarding unloading requirements for incoming material and uses overhead cranes and fork lifts to unload material and transport the material to the appropriate warehouse location where the incumbent uses standard procedures for stacking and storing. The incumbent, either through their own actions or by coordination with others, insures that tags are generated and applied to material before storing.

The Material Handler may, at the direction of others, complete documentation regarding location codes relative to material loaded, unloaded, or relocated and either personally enter this information into the Company’s systems by computer or pass the documentation to others for completion.

The Material Handler responds to production personnel to locate and load material onto production equipment. This function involves the location of appropriate material as well as proper lifting and transport procedures. Similarly, the incumbent is called on to transport material after processing or between processing steps and properly position it for shipping or further processing. In some cases, the incumbent uses cranes, fork lifts, and other equipment to reposition heavy tooling and assist production or maintenance personnel with its installation or removal. At the direction of others, the incumbent obtains samples for testing by others.

The Material Handler is required to be capable of performing all essential job functions of Packager and possesses all Packager knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.

The Material Handler performs all duties according to location policies and procedures, manufacturer instructions, and within accepted safety rules and practices. The incumbent is aware of all applicable emergency procedures and may be called upon to direct others in these procedures. The incumbent is responsible for the general cleanliness and housekeeping of the applicable work area. These responsibilities insure a clean, clutter free, safe working environment. The incumbent is also called on to provide on-the-job instruction in the essential functions of the Material Handler job for the purpose of developing the skills of others.

At the discretion of supervision or management, the Material Handler may be asked to perform other duties and tasks or fulfill other responsibilities for which (s)he is qualified at any time.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate overhead cranes and rigging equipment
• Operate fork lifts
• Read and interpret work, shipping, and loading orders
• Identify and locate material for shipping
• Create tags and tag material
• Separate and repackage material as required
• Limited modification of documentation, including changing location codes
• Enter limited data into computer applications
• Measure, weigh, or count for quantity and specifications
• Transfer material
• Band, tape or package material
• Load and unload trucks
• Load material onto production equipment
• Collect samples for testing
• Other functions as assigned by supervision or management

Job Product or Result:

• Correct material in correct quantities loaded
• Material unloaded in timely fashion
• Trucks loaded properly
• Material moved to production equipment in timely fashion
• Material packaged correctly
• All material accounted for
• Documentation regarding location codes created or modified correctly

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Operating procedures for overhead cranes
• Safety and inspection requirements for overhead cranes
• Operating procedures for forklifts
• Procedures for basic rigging equipment
• Operating procedures for bander
• Basics of material handling, loading, and storing
• Basic four function math including fractions and decimals
• Reading of equipment instructions, work documentation
• Simple data entry into computer applications (location codes)
• Use of basic hand tools
• Use of small power tools
• Basic safety practices for industrial material handling equipment
• Basic metal industry and company specific terminology
• Company policies and employee handbook issues

Required Attributes:

• Basic oral communication skill
• Ability to read, collect, and convey basic information
• Willingness and ability to operate in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Reasonable reasoning and problem solving capability
• Stamina for day-long standing activity with moderate lifting
• Well developed eye-hand coordination
• Dependability, punctuality

Tools and Equipment

• Overhead cranes
• Basic hand tools
• General and precision measurement tools
• Sample collection tool requirement
• Forklifts
• Computers, calculators

Qualifications, Certifications, and Experience:

• High school education or equivalent preferred – can be offset by acceptable related experience
• Experience sufficient to have demonstrated proficiency in job requirements of Material Handler; prefer apprenticeship under the direction of experienced and competent material handling personnel
• Certified training pursuant to OSHA industrial truck (forklift) regulations

Environment, Working Conditions and Requirements:

• Inside, partially environmentally controlled
• Noisy environment
• Hazards due to moving equipment
• Cut, bump, and abrasion hazards
• Extended standing and walking
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, crouching
• 50 pound lifting requirement, occasional lifting to 90 pounds with needed assistance
• Basic personal protective equipment which may include goggles, hard hat, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection
• Shift work required
• Overtime required
• Weekend, variable work days