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.

Essential Functions

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.

Level III Job Classification Physical Requirements

Climbing: Rarely

Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines

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

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, and Rarely up to 70 lbs for 20 feet

Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs, and Rarely up to 70 lbs for 20 feet

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

Squatting:  Occasionally to Frequently

Kneeling:  Occasionally to Frequently

Stooping:  Occasionally to frequently

Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently

Right-hand Left-hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination

Reaching:  Frequently

Crawling: Occasionally

Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently

Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers are Frequently to Continuously

Level III Work: Exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Functional Job Analysis

Rarely % of the day

Occasionally   6-33% of the day

Frequently % of the day     

Continuously % of the day

EFCO is 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.