Basic Qualifications:

High School Graduate or GED equivalent 3 years of similar experience Ability to work in hot environment is essential Ability to obtain Mobile Equipment Certification Subject to preemployment contingencies: drug test, physical, and background check Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Mobile Equipment Operator Experience with computers and using MS Excel Experience using hand and power tools

 

Additional Job Requirements:

Candidates must have the flexibility to work overtime; and availability for overtime on weekends as needed or required

Our Savannah Operations is a heavy industrial forging manufacturing plant located in Midway, Georgia, employs approximately 170 people and is poised for growth!

We have immediate opening for a Material Handler with our Supply Chain Department.  The position is an hourly entry level manufacturing job and plays a key role in ensuring we meet deadlines for on time shipments to our customers.
 

Job Summary:

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Candidates will perform a variety of tasks to include manually move freight, stock, or other materials using equipment such as forklifts, hoists, cranes, and pallet trucks.

Receives, stores and issues equipment, material, supplies or tools

Compiles stock records in stockroom, warehouse or storage yard

Verifies stock conformance to specifications

Load, Unload and Transport of materials and supplies using various equipment (forklift, hand truck)

Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets

Sort cargo before loading and unloading

Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber

Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers

Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information

Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

 

Essential Functions of the Job

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.

 

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, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Interpret graphs and analyze temperature data.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Computer Skills:

Basic computer knowledge. Proficiency with Tropos, iFix, iPortal, Qpulse and Microsoft

Office required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Ability to operate a forklift and man lift to approved O.S.H.A. standards.

 

Physical Demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 

The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee is occasionally required to sit. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

 

Company Benefits:

We offer eligible employees a strong benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with financial security, health and well-being. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefit programs:

Weekly pay; shift differential for night shift Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, and other Company benefits 401(k) with Company retirement contribution and Company match  Performance Pay based on business performance Vacation eligibility  Paid holidays Perfect Attendance Bonus