Material Handler (Day Shift)

Job Description

Description:

The Material Handling Specialist role is integral to manufacturing operations at Tangent Technologies. This position focuses on the safe, efficient movement and staging of materials within the facility using sit-down forklifts and completing precise secondary work on materials as needed.

Role and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Material Transportation: Responsible for operating sit-down forklifts to relocate finished goods and raw materials throughout the facility.

Oversized Handling: Specialized in managing and loading oversized pallets. Loading Outbound shipments outside up to 75’ in length. Handling finished goods safely to outside inventory.

Independent Work: Ability to complete tasks autonomously, requiring minimal supervision.

Safety Compliance: Adherence to all safety guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.

Oversized Handling: Loading Outbound Shipments outside up to 75’ in length Handling finished goods safely to outside inventory.

Attention to Detail: Measuring, Cutting and Drilling plastic profiles with 1/8”

accuracy.

Organization – Maintain clean, safe working environment with pride and sense of ownership.Requirements:

Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies

Strong sense of responsibility, particularly concerning safety protocols.

Proficiency in independent decision-making, problem-solving, and achieving daily goals.

Prior experience with sit-down forklift operation is mandatory.

Effective communication skills across diverse levels of the organization.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

A minimum of 1 year of sustained employment in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Lifting Capacity: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. using correct lifting techniques.

Heat Tolerance: Capable of working in high-heat conditions.

Mobility: Role includes occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching, in addition to continuous standing and movement within the facility.