Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for moving, loading, and unloading material under immediate supervision in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. This role ensures that KPS Global is able to meet quality, safety, and productivity standards and satisfy customer requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
• Utilizing PIT (Powered Industrial Equipment Forklifts), hand trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment to move materials and products as needed for production, shipping, or waste management.
• Operating hand tools including electrical and pneumatic powered tools.
• Constructing shipping containers, preparing product for shipment, and crating and/or banding products as required.
• Inspecting product to insure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements.
• Completing and maintaining accurate electronic processes and paperwork including checklists, stamping, blueprints, bar coding, and shipping/receiving systems
• Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.

Required Skills, Experience, Education & Certifications

Items listed are required unless “preferred” is indicated

• GED or High School Diploma preferred
• Basic understanding with Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Ability to demonstrate safe and effective operation of all required material handling equipment

Direct Reports

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Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of the work day
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistance
• Must be able to climb and balance
• Must be able to use hands to reach, handle, and/or feel
• Must have manual dexterity in hands for tool usage
• Must be able to visually inspect products
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature controlled environment
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment