Manufacturing - Material Handler

Purpose

Support manufacturing and distribution by accurately identifying, moving, and organizing materials, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This role contributes to efficient workflow and production by ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and removal of finished goods.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Key Responsibilities

Transport and Stage Materials (30%)
Move raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products using forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment. Deliver items directly to production teams and designated storage areas to support steady workflow.

Prepare for Production (20%)
Read work orders and identify required parts to support upcoming manufacturing needs. Stage and organize materials in alignment with production priorities, helping teams stay on schedule.

Complete Records and Check Material Quality (20%)
Log work activities, time, and part movements in Kronos and job tracking systems. Spot-check materials for accuracy and quality during handling and stocking.

Maintain Equipment and Work Areas (15%)
Clean, organize, and reset material staging zones throughout the shift. Perform basic preventive care on handling equipment to keep tools in working order and avoid disruptions.

Follow Safety and Work Standards (15%)
Use PPE and follow established safety and environmental practices. Speak up about hazards or unsafe behaviors and participate in regular safety training to protect yourself and your team.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Ability to read blueprints; experience operating forklifts, bridge cranes, hoists, or similar equipment preferred.
• Other Requirements: Proficiency with imperial and metric measurements.

Core Competencies

• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
• Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.

EFCO an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Level II Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Hearing & Speaking: Continuously.
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently, depending on the work environment.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Sitting: Rarely to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend in Standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Rotation in Standing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally to Frequently
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right-hand Left-hand Coordination: Continuous
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently
• Repetitive Motions- Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Continuously
• Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Expertise in:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

This position is classified as on-site.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee's employment term, at the sole discretion of management.