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Michigan Staffing

Material Handler

Michigan Staffing, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900

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Job Summary

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties: Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Opens containers. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area. Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Loads truck for industrial truck operator. Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together. Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products. Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information, and takes samples to laboratory for analysis. Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators. Makes simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers. Assembles crates to contain products such as machines or vehicles. Shovels loose materials such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels. Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing): Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework. Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision. Punctuality and attendance. Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism. Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001. Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE. Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 1-3 months of experience driving a forklift. Background Prerequisites: Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001. Working Conditions and Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions.