Material Handler - Mesa

Requisition #: 26125

Shift : 1

Start Time : 6:30 AM

End Time : 2:30 PM

Schedule Days : Monday - Friday

Position Status: Full Time (40 hrs week)

Pay Range: $16.61 - 21.77

Job Summary

Operate forklifts and cranes to load, unload and move materials. Maintain material storage and adjacent areas. Dump scrap and trash. Maintain equipment as directed.

Essential Functions

• Maintains yard, storage and office areas with minimal direction from the dispatcher or Leadperson.
• Assists other dispatcher and yard workers when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures and standards.
• Works safely at all times.
• Follows orders and instructions received from dispatcher, Leadperson and supervisor.
• Dumps scrap and trash.
• Maintains and dispenses bulk and miscellaneous supply inventories.
• Adheres to all applicable safety policies.
• Loads, unloads, moves, removes and installs materials, components and supplies.
• Records work time.
• Must accomplish training and serve as a Green Belt in support of EMPIRE's Six Sigma program.
• Maintains forklifts, cranes and related equipment.
• Works within and promote corporate values.

Additional Responsibilities

• Works within and promote corporate values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Records work time.
• Maintains and dispenses bulk and miscellaneous supply inventories.
• Assists other dispatcher and yard workers when needed.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Must have interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with people and to efficiently meet customer needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
• Must have mechanical skills sufficient for routine vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able to lift, push, hold and position items up to 60 pounds total weight.
• Demonstrated technical skill competence.
• Must have the ability to start, stop and operate forklifts.

Education And Experience

• Previous experience operating forklifts and yard cranes.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.
• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Current driver’s license.

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.

• The employee is regularly required to lift, push, hold and position items up to 60 pounds total weight.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that the employer in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others, which includes any of the following: operating a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage; performing duties in the residential or commercial premises of a customer, supplier or vendor; working in any occupation subject to federal safety regulations.

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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy, and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.

Empire is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 480-633-5440 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Empire Southwest is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

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