DLP STAFFING is currently accepting applications for the position of:
Position Title: Material Handler
Location: Laredo, TX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hire Pay: $13.50 per hour
Classification: Full-time
JOB SUMMARY:
The Material Handler loads unload and moves materials within or near the center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reads work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
- Receives items for shipment, and inspects visually for identity, quantity, and condition. Checks for obvious damage and segregates items requiring special handling.
- Opens containers as directed by work instructions or supervisor.
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with a forklift or other handling equipment.
- Loads materials into carrier vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or logistic bar padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Completes receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely per company specifications with the scan gun.
- Counts, weights, and records the number of units of materials moved or handled in PTI System.
- Ensures proper identification. Identifies all shipments by proper marking and labeling, including special handling instructions.
- Coordinates transportation requirements. Coordinates any special handling problems. Gathers data for preparing reports.
- Warehouses and stores inbound and outbound cargo awaiting processing and/or onward movement. Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together as direct per work instructions.
- Lifts heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment. Conducts safety and equipment checks daily.
- Operates machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing.
- Follows all safety procedures. Actively works to improve individual and center safety records.
- Actively works for continuous quality improvement.
- Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
- Receives supervision from the Manager.
- The position has no formal assigned supervisory responsibility or authority.
- Must complete jobs without constant supervision.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee must frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and talk. The employee must be able to use both feet and legs when operating a forklift as well as both hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees must be able to hear to perform their essential job functions. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear other forklifts, individuals that may be nearby, and the common noises of the environment around them always. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING POLICY:
This position is subject to the DLP STAFFING, Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes Post-Accident Testing, Random Testing, and/or Reasonable Suspicion Testing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); at least 1 yr. of experience in forklift and some computer skills.
Other:
Valid Drivers’ License Class C.
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