Material Handler at Federal Signal Corporation in Leeds, Alabama

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load/Unload trucks and document transaction in accordance with established procedures.


• Obtain necessary materials needed for shipping or stocking.


• Read and follow internal and external order sheets.


• Perform cycle counts in accordance with established procedures.


• Pull orders/components and deliver to appropriate areas.


• Empty chip and scrap buckets into correct receptacle.


• Perform forklift audit and preventative maintenance.


• Operate overhead crane system and pallet jack.


• Move material to appropriate areas throughout the plant and document in accordance with established procedures.


• Assist welder/operators with lifting and moving materials.


• Support area with damage free skids and pans.


• Investigate and resolve identified problems with orders.


• Use appropriate software system to verify status of inventory.


• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.


• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.


• Perform other duties as required

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.


• Be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.


• Must be able to pass Fork Lift Certification process


• Possess basic computer operating and data entry skills with knowledge of shipping software.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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