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Material Handler III

Employer
Fast Global Solutions - WASP, Inc.
Location
Glenwood, Minnesota (US)
Salary
DOE

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SUMMARY: Perform a variety of material handling functions to load, unload and move materials within the plant. Capable of working with inventory control through utilization of ERP/MRP software. Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations. Familiar with and capable of using various types of lifting equipment. Required to perform other miscellaneous tasks as supervision deems necessary.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Drives truck to and from destination.
  • Prepares receipts for load picked up.
  • Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
  • Maintains telephone or radio contact with Supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Loads and unloads truck.
  • Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
  • Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs.
  • Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
  • Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
  • Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
  • Determines space requirements and position of shipment on trucks.
  • Receives incoming inventory into business system and follows company processes to place items into inventory.
  • Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals truck doors as needed.
  • Inspects equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel.
  • Maintains vehicle maintenance report.
  • Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
  • Compiles records of unfilled orders.
  • Maintains and restocks the warehouse or parts cage while adjusting for errors.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific material requirements.
  • Obtains and maintains active forklift certification.
  • Uses a variety of hand tools and material handling machines.
  • Perform cycle counts as required.
  • Utilize scanning devices and technology to process inventory movements within the business system.
  • Completes all weekly, daily and monthly 5S tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE):  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Maintains active CDL licensure.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 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 and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.

REASONING ABILITY: 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Day shift is 8 hours, Night shift is 10 hours and Weekend shift is 12 hours
  • Stand: Frequent-continuous, up to 6 hours (day shift) and 8 hours (night shift)
  • Walk: Frequent, up to 4 hours (day shift) and 6 hours (night shift)
  • Sit: Continuous (operating forklift)
  • Lift to/from floor: Up to 50 lbs. occasionally (components), 10 lbs. frequently (components)
  • Lift overhead: Up to 20 lbs. rarely (components), 15 lbs. occasionally (components), 10 lbs. frequently (components)
  • Lift waist level: Up to 50 lbs. occasionally (components), 25 lbs. frequently (components)
  • One or two hands carry: Up to 30 lbs. for 5 feet occasionally (components), heavier items are moved with a hoist
  • Push/pull: Up to 53 lbs. force (total 105 lbs. force) with 2 employees to initiate large A-frame cart and up to 38 lbs. (total 75 lbs. force) with 2 employees to initiate movement of loaded carts, occasionally, loaded parts cart my take up to 40 lbs. force, occasionally 
  • Elevated work (reaching): Frequent (forklift operation)
  • Twist: Occasional (while seated in forklift)
  • Bend: Frequent (check materials on shelves and in bins)
  • Squat: Occasional (check materials on shelves)
  • Kneel or crouch: Occasional (check materials)
  • Stair climb: Frequent, mezzanine, two steps in/out of forklift at 13-1/2” and 15” heights
  • Step ladder: Rare (check on a shelf to locate stock)
  • Balance: Occasional, climbing in/out of forklift, walking around machines and components
  • Manual dexterity: Frequent (manipulating forklift)
  • Firm grasp: Occasional (banding materials, band cutters)
  • Foot pedal operation: Frequently (if operating forklift)

 Lifting more than 50 lbs. is performed by two employees or mechanical assistance is required.

  • Rare                     1-5% of day
  • Occasional           6-33% of day
  • Frequent             34-66% of day
  • Continuous         67-100% of day

 ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:

  • May be inside 40-60% of day, outside 40-60% of day, temperature exposure may be 70-100° F. inside near ovens, and outside varies between -20° to 100° F+ with high humidity in summer.
  • Confined spaces: Slight, between shelving
  • High elevations: Moderate, on truck beds
  • Moving objects: Severe, forklift and trucks
  • Noise level: Moderate
  • Slippery surface: Severe, wet floor, ground may be icy, snowy, sand/dirt on floor dragged in on forklift tires
  • Vibration: Slight, on arms with hand tools; moderate, on spine while operating forklift
  • Air pollution: Slight, dust, welding smoke and vehicle exhaust fumes

 VISION AND HEARING REQUIRED:

  • Near vision, far vision, and depth perception: Significant
  • Color discrimination: Minimal (color coded bar stock)
  • Hearing sensitivity: Significant (two-way voice radio communication)

 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye protection, safety shoes, protective clothing, winter clothing/gloves and ear plugs.

 EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB: Hand tools, belt sander, forklifts, overhead hoist, hand trucks and band cutters.

 *Each employee should be aware that changes in this job description could occur at any time. Also, this job description is not to be considered or construed to be a contract of employment.

Company

Ready for a rewarding career with a leader in global manufacturing for the air transportation, agricultural and material handling industries. At FAST Global Solutions, we strive to create a work culture that helps employees reach their fullest potential. We are a 100% employee-owned company, that offers educational assistance, on the job training and continued support for career advancement and professional growth. At FAST, you can work locally, but have a direct impact on countless others around the world – keeping the world’s busiest airports and cargo hubs on schedule. maximizing global crop yields, and helping package shippers move millions of items a day.

100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED
Each FAST team member enjoys the benefits of being an employee-owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Program. Being part of an ESOP means that you’ll own stock in the company, which will fund your retirement. It also means that you’ll be empowered to do things better, to do things right, to listen to our customers and help solve their problems. Each of the over 700 employee-owners directly contributes to the products made, to the company’s growth and ultimately, to the global economy.
FAST Global Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Company info
Location
20631 State Highway 55
Glenwood
MN
56334
US

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