Material Handler (Summer Associate - Temp)

The primary purpose of the Material Handler position is to help facilitate quality orders that are shipped on time by loading, unloading, kitting, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work site and by performing the following duties. 

The primary purpose of the Material Handler position is to help facilitate quality orders that are shipped on time by loading, unloading, kitting, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work site and by performing the following duties.

To be successful in his/her essential duties the individual is also expected to have general knowledge or demonstrated competency in the following:

Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gains insight into external customer needs.

Being Resilient: Handles and manages crises effectively; is confident under pressure with shipping and receiving of products and customer demand.

Collaboration: Works cooperatively with internal and external customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

Time Management: Uses their time effectively and efficiently and gives proper attention to each customer’s needs; is able to prioritize based on customer needs and circumstances.

Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the path forward is not clear.

Professional Finesse: The ability to utilize soft skills to produce tangible results; appropriate poise in the workplace.

Supports Core Values: Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec’s core values: respect for others, doing “whatever it takes” within Contec’s core values, vision, and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Licensed Forklift Operator.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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 associate is regularly required to operate a forklift and/or a pallet jack. The associate frequently is required to move and retrieve. The associate is occasionally required to stay in a stationary position; ascend or work atop; and stoop or traverse. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an associate encounters while performing 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 associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.