
Posted 9 days ago
Material Handler
AI Summary
Moves, stages, inspects and packs materials and finished products across production, shipping and receiving, operating overhead cranes, forklifts and pallet jacks. Requires prior overhead crane experience.
About this role
Shifts: All Shifts Available
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Material Handler to support production, shipping, and receiving operations. This role is responsible for safely and accurately moving, staging, inspecting, and preparing raw materials, components, and finished products to support daily production and shipping schedules.
Previous overhead crane experience is REQUIRED.
Responsibilities
- Pull, verify, and deliver materials, components, and supplies to designated production areas.
- Transport finished products from production lines to shipping and receiving areas.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing materials and finished products for accuracy, damage, and overall condition.
- Prepare finished products for shipment by pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securely fastening materials.
- Build pallets and crates to safely package and protect finished products for transportation.
- Read and follow truck load plans, packing lists, production schedules, and shipping documentation.
- Safely operate material-handling equipment, including overhead cranes, forklifts, combis, and pallet jacks.
- Accurately document material quantities, inventory movements, and storage or delivery locations.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe production, warehouse, and loading areas.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and material-handling guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous overhead crane experience — REQUIRED.
- Previous material handling, shipping and receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment preferred.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow production plans, shipping documents, packing lists, and truck load plans.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to accurately move, stage, inspect, and prepare materials and finished products.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and support daily operational needs.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work an assigned shift.
Apply today to join a team supporting essential manufacturing, material handling, and shipping operations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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