Material Handler Sales - Garden

• Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized
• lifts, carries, stacks items as needed
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training
• Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers in order to increase own knowledge of work processes
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers
• attends periodic safety meetings as required
• may recommend changes to improve safety procedures

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training
• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling

competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better