Material Handler I

Job Summary

Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities :

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Open containers.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together as required.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean.
• Work area, machines, and equipment.
• Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School level education.
• Must drive a forklift and hold an operator’s license.
• Read and write English.
• Lift objects up to forty (40) pounds with help.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to communicate verbally.

BASIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be able to read, interpret, understand and have the ability to perform the various operations as listed on Floor Plans, Work Order Books, Quality and Engineering drawings / documents, Operating and Maintenance instructions, and parts and procedure manuals associated with each individual product unit.
• Utilizing the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment, must be able to Safely operate all power tools, hand tools and specialty tools required in the assembly process.
• Must have the ability to utilize Deductive Reasoning and Critical Thinking using logic and reasoning to identify potential problems, strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches for continuous product and cost improvement applications.

Description of Work Environment and Working Conditions :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an indoor / outdoor plant non-climate-controlled area.

The noise level is usually moderate. In the plant, eye protection is mandatory, hearing protection and dust mask may be required in identified areas.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects;

tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal Equipment Used :

Equipment normally associated with Office, Quality and Production Activities including Computers, Copy Machines, Fax Machines, Telephones, Calibrated measuring tools and equipment, gauges or inspection fixtures, power tools, hand tools, etc.

Contact with Others :

Ability to work in a team atmosphere or independently in a fast-paced environment.

Has contact with other production personnel, Sales, Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Lean, Product Support and other personnel or Vendors, as necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects;

and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40#’s. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat
• Occasionally lift up to but not exceed 40#’s
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions

Work Environment :

Manufacturing Environment

Personal Protective Equipment recommended and / or required on production floor :

• Safety glasses
• Earplugs
• Closed toe shoe

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.