What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at UGN?
The Material Handler performs all driving and related functions in the movement of materials necessary
for the operation of the Shipping/Receiving and Manufacturing departments.
Responsibilities:
• Perform pre-start checklist on forklift.
• Load and unload incoming and out-going trucks to meet customer and UGN requirements.
• Verify incoming materials for correctness, quantity and damage and place in designated locations
using FIFO system.
• Using FIFO system, stage orders to be shipped and verify.
• Unload customer returns and rejected materials in designated areas and notify Quality Control.
• Obtain weights on special and UPS shipments.
• Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse, storage areas, and docks, removing and dumping trash
or removing recyclables from these and manufacturing areas as necessary to maintain
housekeeping.
• Using FIFO system, supply manufacturing with raw materials and shipping containers as
required to support production.
• Maintains cleanliness and operation of equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); and one plus months related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift truck license; government issued driver's license required.
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 sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance 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 accommodation
may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions. The person in
this position will conduct activities in an environmentally responsible and safe manner.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne
particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic
chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This description is a summary of the essential functions of the job and should not be construed to
contain every responsibility or skill that may be required to successfully perform the job.