PURPOSE\n \nUnder direct supervision handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.\n \nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n \nPhysically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized; lifts, carries, stacks items as needed. \nOperates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training. \nResponds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers in order to increase own knowledge of work processes. \nUnderstands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures. \nOther duties may be assigned.\n \nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\n \nThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.\n \nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS \nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.\n \nHigh school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training.\n \nCOMPETENCIES\n \nKnowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment \nManual dexterity \nKnowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks \nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions\n \nWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY \nThe 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.\n \nWork is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust. \nMust be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds. \nMay be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.