Competitive | Canton, MS, USA | Hourly | 51-0000 Production Occupations | Full Time

The role of Material Handler entails a number of duties, tasks, and responsibilities in ensuring effective and efficient movement of merchandise and other items from one location to another for their organizations.

DUTIES

• Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility

• Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft

• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility

• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions

• Stacking empty pallets

• QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator's license is required

• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required

• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment

• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records

• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner

• Forklift certification per OSHA standards