Material Handler (Part Time)
$7.25 per hour (to start)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Material Handler/Machine Operator
Salary: Per wage rate
Exemption Status: non-exempt
Responsible to: Trades Instructor / Executive Director
Directly/Indirectly Supervises: None
General Statement of Duties:
Responsible for the handling and stacking of lumber. Will be required to operate wood saws, nail gun, and other equipment as needed.
Essential Duties
Place boards on saw table; take cut pieces off table and stack neatly on a pallet
Place end boards on saw table; adjust boards to meet the saw stop
Cut boards to length using stops for measurements
Re-saw boards to width/thickness
Place boards into a jig for a crate; nail boards together using nail gun
Remove waste to dumpster
Keep work area clean
Work Safely in a warehouse environment.
Nonessential Duties:
perform related work as required
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
Effectively communicate
Possess basic mathematical skills: must be able to count to 50
Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
Maintain and set the production pace of other workers
Work effectively with Supervisor and coworkers
Required Physical Activities:
May be required to stand for long periods of time
May involve some repetitive motions
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, pushing and pulling of lumber
Due to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include heat, humidity and cold
Driving Requirements:
-must have current, valid driver’s license and/or dependable transportation
Other Requirements:
ability to understand written or oral communication
ability to communicate effectively
ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with people
Experience and Training:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. No prior experience necessary.