Material Handler
Department:
41017 - Mfg Ind.
Houston
Reports To:
Business Uni Leader
FLSA Status:
Hourly / Non-Exempt
Site:
IMI CE Houston, TX
About IMI
IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids.
Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively.
The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population.
IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network.
IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.
IMI Critical Engineering LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Position Summary
Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, and moves metal chips from machines to proper containers for recycling.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Responsibilities Operates forklift truck and stackers to move material and finished products from one location to another.Removes metal chips and refuse by hauling to proper containers for recycling or storing.Moves material, product and equipment to and from work area.Loads and unloads trucks, and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.Works from route cards, written and verbal instructions from Leader, salaried personnel, or employee being assisted.
Performs other incidental duties as the job dictates and/or as directed by Supervisor.Opens containers.Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination.Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoistWill make company pickups/deliveries for company products, raw materials, and finished goods from vendors and suppliers in the local areaObtain vendor's signature on delivery sheets and signed for items receivedMaintains necessary recordsAny other duties as assigned by manager Qualifications and Required Skills: High Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Drive and operate a forklift truck a must.Lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds, in order to load and unload trucks.Differentiate between different types of materials.Time management skills.Ability to work in a multi-task environment.Verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills.Must have excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.Exercise independent judgement and discretion.Clean driving record.Operate floor operated jib and semi-gantry crane.Operate two and four wheeled hand trucks.Follow verbal and written instructions. 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; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.