Material Handling Specialist - Philly Shipyard : Job Details

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and metRead and follow work instructions, procedures and follow oral instructions to ascertain material handling tasksReceive, move, handle, and issue material in storerooms and in production areas as necessary. All handling will be by hand or with material handling equipmentCount and record number of units of materials moved, received into or removed from the shipyardEnter receipts of goods, issues, disbursements, etc. into computer systemOperate forklift truck and similar light material handling equipment as requiredCommunicate with purchasing, production and other departments regarding deliveries, especially any associated problemReceive material in storerooms and other stock locations as necessaryInspection of material according to obvious damages, shortage, overage, and other obvious discrepancies. Complete necessary reports and formsAssist in delivering material directly to delivery locations.Collect and file all receipt tickets and other documents as requiredAttach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers according to proceduresMaintain well-organized, tidy and clean storage areasPerform other related duties as required and assignedCOMPETENCIESSelf-managementThoroughnessFlexibilityIntegrityWillingness and ability to work as a team memberSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTYThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum High School Degree or GED equivalentWORK ENVIRONMENTEnvironmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKThis is an on-site, full-time/safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.