Material Handler at ABR Employment Services

ABR has teamed up with a fantastic manufacturing company in Fall River and looking for a Material Handler to join a culture that has advancement opportunities, temperature-controlled environment, a free health care clinic and more. This is a try-before-hire opportunity with growth potential.

This position is responsible for maintaining and verifying the records and documentation of inbound/outbound shipments and assisting where needed in the shipping/receiving department.

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any combination of following duties: Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.

• Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using a forklift, hand truck, electric dolly, or other device.

• May occasionally operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

• Required to fill out a daily inspection before starting up the forklift.

• Assists with routine or general housekeeping tasks as they relate to the plants 6s plan.

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Able to perform basic math skills.

• Problem solving skills required and to be self-sufficient.

• Able to work within a team environment to accomplish an overall goal.

• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 2 years of forklift experience ideally in a metal fabrication shop

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience with moving large metal objects.

• Previous experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment.

Physical Activity:

• Stand, lift/carry and push/pull 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Reach overhead, squat/bend/kneel, and stand frequently.

Equipment Operated:

• Forklift, measurement devices, wrenches, screwdrivers, AWP, and various other hand and power tools.

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.

ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.