Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility.
Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility. Has knowledge of commonly-used practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
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Check each Materials Handler I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the most common workplace safety policies and procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the execution of hazard isolation SOPs to ensure safe business operations.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Works with cross-functional teams to coordinate the changes in our current safety policies and procedures.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Recommends change initiatives to improve our existing safety policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps abreast of the latest regulatory changes to ensure alignment of our safety policies.
Skill definition-Applying tools, methods, and practices in creating a list of raw materials, components, and instructions required to create a product.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the use and importance of BOM in supply chain and distribution.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Works with a specific tool to document and organize bill of materials records.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Works with various teams to manage the preliminary Bill of Materials for new product design.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Recommends BOM changes to drive new product introduction while maintaining continuous operations.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the discussions on BOM management challenges to ensure smooth production workflows.
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies our internal and external sources for the SOPs we need.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers information on workflows and business controlling points.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Maintains the accuracy of SOPs to provide consistent guidance in our workplace.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leverages the use of SOPs to solve business and operation problems.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps abreast of industry regulation and its effect on our internal SOPs.
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists best practices and tools to maintain high accuracy and thoroughness in the workplace.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records all appointments on the calendar to easily track daily activities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Sets up processes to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Employs techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the creation of tools for enhancing and assuring accuracy.
There are 0 hard skills for Materials Handler I.
9 general skills for Materials Handler I, Safety Policies and Procedures, Bill of Materials, Forklift Operation, etc.
6 soft skills for Materials Handler I, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Attention to Detail, Maintaining Focus, etc.
While the list totals 15 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Materials Handler I, he or she needs to be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), be proficient in Attention to Detail, and be proficient in Maintaining Focus.
