Material Handler II

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• General

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education

• High school diploma or its equivalent and 3 months to1 year of experience in the field. Forklift drivers license required.

• Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.

• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.

• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on a daily production sheet.

• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, boxes, or other containers.

• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.

• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist for delivery to shop floor.

• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.