Light Industrial - Material Handler - TechDigital

Performs a variety of duties in loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near plant or work site.
A combination of over one month of directly related training and/or experience is typically required for carrying out the responsibilities for this job.
Reads work order or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
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, using handtools.
Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, using handtruck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, or other device.
Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated crane or hoist, 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.
Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher.
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 using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators.
Makes simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or replacing rollers, using handtools.
High School Diploma required
Position Handles Hazardous Materials