Material Handler

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Summary

The Material Handler performs various types of material handling work including moving parts and supplies throughout the plant, and loading and unloading materials to and from truck trailers with forklifts and overhead cranes. The Material Handler performs inventory counts and uses a computer system to enter data.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Maintains information regarding which parts and supplies go to various production areas and ensures that these areas are fully stocked

Moves parts and supplies throughout the plant using forklifts and overhead cranes

Loads and unloads materials to and from truck trailers using forklifts and overhead cranes

Conducts inventory counts as directed to maintain a correct perpetual inventory count

Enters inventory information into computer system, as directed

Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

1 year experience driving a forklift

Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

3 years experience operating material handling equipment

Experience with D365, Microsoft Teams

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

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.

With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions.

Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5 hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5 hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Occasionally

Kneel/Squat: Occasionally

Crawl: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Reach Forward: Occasionally

Reach Upward: Occasionally

Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Occasionally

10-25 lbs: Occasionally

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75 lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally

10-25 lbs: Occasionally

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75 lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.

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Job Locations US-AR-Paragould

ID 2024-3333

Company Greenbrier Central, LLC

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Production

Workplace Type Onsite