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Material Handler

Ventura Foods
1 day ago
On-site
Visalia, United States
$19 - $23 USD hourly
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Uses power industrial equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or transport for storage raw or bulk materials, equipment or finished goods. Loads, unloads, counts, weighs materials or containers and records information on forms. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate powered fork trucks or pallet jacks equipped with elevating platform or trailer hitch to perform material handling duties. Push, pull, lift, stack, tier, transport for storage raw or bulk materials, equipment or finished goods. Load, unload, count, weigh, issue and return to stock materials or containers and record information on forms. Follow checklist procedures to inspect power equipment prior to each shift for problems. Report problems to Supervisor. Be trained and certified for safe and efficient use of all powered equipment used for material handling. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations. Read labels and store materials as above safely in proper locations. Regular attendance on the job, dependability and reliability are required. Sense of ordinary care to prevent material losses or damages to product. OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain equipment and immediate work area in neat and orderly manner. Repack materials. Prepare and ship smaller orders, including necessary paperwork. Perform other duties and special projects. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: High school education or equivalency required. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Must be able to speak English and write English and effectively communicate with fellow employees and supervisors. Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 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 frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. DYMA brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by the federal, state or local laws.

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